Alistair vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#910
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Ali, Aly

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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

Alistair Rank #910
Jericho Rank #905

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Jericho ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alistair

Hamish Rupert Angus Flora Catriona

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Jericho more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Jericho mean?

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

Are Alistair and Jericho boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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