Boaz vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,017
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Baz

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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

Boaz Rank #1,017
Jericho Rank #905

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boaz ___

  • Boaz James
  • Boaz Samuel
  • Boaz David
  • Boaz Eli
  • Boaz Aaron
  • Boaz Noah

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 Boaz

Ruth Naomi Elijah Miriam Judah

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boaz or Jericho more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Jericho mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boaz and Jericho boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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