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Jericho
BoyHebrew· “uncertain; possibly moon or fragrant”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly moon or fragrant (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JEH-rih-koh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #886
- US babies 2025
- 269
- Best rank
- #884 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Jericho
Jericho is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly moon or fragrant”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew roots.
Jericho is an ancient city near the Jordan River, one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. In the Bible, its walls fell when the Israelites marched around it and blew their trumpets. The meaning of the name is uncertain; it is often linked to a Hebrew word for "moon" or to a word meaning "fragrant." As a given name, Jericho is a modern choice with a strong, adventurous sound. Jerry and Rico are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jericho first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 11 different years, starting in 2013. Its best national rank was #884 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 269 were named Jericho. In 2025, 269 babies were named Jericho, and it ranked #886 nationally. That is 32% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,929 in 1980, #1,169 in 2000, #1,122 in 2010, and #886 in 2025. Of the 5,978 US boys named Jericho since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,514 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Shepard, Boaz, Zaylen, Kylen, and Eliezer.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jericho ranked highest in South Dakota, New Mexico, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #277 | 5 |
| New Mexico | #395 | 5 |
| Nevada | #415 | 7 |
| Indiana | #466 | 15 |
| Arkansas | #466 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Jericho over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jericho is usually pronounced JEH-rih-koh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-ho”.
Middle names for Jericho
A few middle names that flow with Jericho: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jericho
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jericho mean?
Jericho is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly moon or fragrant”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jericho?
Jericho has Hebrew roots. Jericho is an ancient city near the Jordan River, one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
Is Jericho a popular name?
Yes. Jericho ranked #886 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jericho a boy or girl name?
Jericho is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Jericho over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jericho?
Jericho is usually pronounced JEH-rih-koh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings