Harlem vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harlem Rank #1,015
Jericho Rank #905

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harlem ___

  • Harlem James
  • Harlem Ray
  • Harlem Cole
  • Harlem Dean
  • Harlem Louis
  • Harlem Miles

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 Harlem

Brooklyn Lennox Jazz Bronx Memphis

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harlem or Jericho more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Jericho mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harlem and Jericho boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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