Heath vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852
Jericho Rank #905

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #905 for Jericho.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

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 Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Jericho more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Heath and Jericho mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Jericho boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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