Henok
Meaningform of Enoch · Amharic
Henok is an African boy name meaning “form of Enoch”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Henok and you get Kohen. Same letters, different name.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Henok would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationHenok peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Henok you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Henok would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHenok first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Henok
Henok is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Enoch”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Henok
What does the name Henok mean?
Henok means “form of Enoch” and comes from Amharic.
What is the origin of the name Henok?
Henok is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Henok a boy or girl name?
Henok is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Henok.
How popular is the name Henok?
Henok ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #4,668. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,544 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Henok?
Henok is an African boy name meaning “form of Enoch”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.