Enock is a variant spelling of Enoch, a biblical name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in English-speaking Southern and East Africa.EtymologyEnock derives from Enoch, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Ḥanoḵ (חֲנוֹךְ), meaning "dedicated". In the Old Testament, the name appears for two figures: the son of Cain (according to Genesis 4:17) and the son of Jared, father of Methuselah (Genesis 5:18-24). The latter Enoch is famed for "walking with God" and being taken up to heaven without experiencing death, and is the traditional author of the apocryphal Books of Enoch. As a variant, Enock shares this rich heritage, adapted to English orthography.Usage and DistributionWhile the spelling Enoch is more widespread globally, Enock is notably common in Southern and East Africa, particularly among English-speaking communities. This reflects a tradition of bestowing biblical-based names with localized modifications. The name is used both as a given name and as a surname.Notable BearersMany individuals named Enock, particularly in Africa, have achieved recognition in various fields including sports, politics, and activism:Given Name (Sports)Enock Agyei (born 2005), Belgian footballerEnock Atta Agyei (born 1999), Ghanaian footballerEnock Asubonteng (born 2000), Ghanaian footballerEnock Koech (born 1981), Kenyan long-distance runnerEnock Kwakwa (born 1994), Ghanaian footballerEnock Kwateng (born 1997), French footballer of Ghanaian descentOther Notable IndividualsEnock Chama, Zambian boxerEnock Glidden, American disabled athlete and adventurerMoven Enock Mahachi (1948–2001), Zimbabwean defense ministerEnock Maki (born 1989), Papua New Guinean cricketerSurname BearersFred Enock (1845–1916), English microscopistMichel Enock (1947–2025), French mathematicianNkulanga Enock (born 1990), Ugandan activistPaul Enock (1934–2013), Canadian speed skaterRelated FormsCognates and variant forms of Enock/Enoh appear in many languages: Enok in Swedish, Chanokh in Biblical Hebrew, Enoque in Portuguese, and Henok in Tigrinya. The ultimate roots trace back to the name Cain, from the Hebrew root qana (קָנָה) meaning "to acquire".Meaning: Derived from Enoch, "dedicated"Origin: Hebrew (via English adaptation)Gender: MasculineUsage: Primarily in English-speaking Southern and East Africa