Jericho vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jericho

Boy #905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jericho Rank #905

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #905 for Jericho.

Is Jericho or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Alec mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jericho and Alec boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.