Jericho vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jericho

Boy #905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian Hebrew British

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Jericho Rank #905

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #905 for Jericho.

Is Jericho or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Jerry mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jericho and Jerry boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.