Alec vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Jericho

Boy #905 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#905
Total SSA Count
259
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Rico, Jeri

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Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Jericho Rank #905

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alec ___

  • Alec James
  • Alec Thomas
  • Alec William
  • Alec Henry
  • Alec John
  • Alec Joseph

Jericho ___

  • Jericho James
  • Jericho Lee
  • Jericho Thomas
  • Jericho Cole
  • Jericho Ace
  • Jericho Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alec

Claire Sophie Max Oliver Nora

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Jericho more popular?

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

What do Alec and Jericho mean?

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

Are Alec and Jericho boy or girl names?

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

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