Jericho
Jericho: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ · /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Jericho
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Iericho, from Old English Iericho, from Latin Ierīchō, from Ancient Greek Ἰερῑχώ (Ierīkhṓ), from Biblical Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ (yərīḥō), recorded early as Ugaritic 𐎊𐎗𐎃 (yrḫ). Regarding the "place of concealment" sense, see 2 Samuel 10:5.
How popular is Jericho?
Since 1880, 379 girls and 5,978 boys in the U.S. have been named Jericho (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2951 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #884 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #886 for boys, with 289 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jericho
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Sibling name ideas for Jericho
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Jericho FAQ
What does the name Jericho mean?
A male given name. From Middle English Iericho, from Old English Iericho, from Latin Ierīchō, from Ancient Greek Ἰερῑχώ (Ierīkhṓ), from Biblical Hebrew יְרִיחוֹ (yərīḥō), recorded early as Ugaritic 𐎊𐎗𐎃 (yrḫ). Regarding the "place of concealment" sense, see 2 Samuel 10:5.
What is the origin of the name Jericho?
Jericho is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Jericho?
Since 1880, 379 girls and 5,978 boys in the U.S. have been named Jericho (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2951 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #884 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #886 for boys, with 289 babies given the name.
Is Jericho a boy or girl name?
Jericho is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 379 girls and 5,978 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.