Jamari vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamari

Boy #562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#562
Total SSA Count
528
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mari, Jam

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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

Jamari Rank #562
Jericho Rank #905

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 vs #905 for Jericho.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamari ___

  • Jamari Leon
  • Jamari Xavier
  • Jamari Isaiah
  • Jamari Marcus
  • Jamari David
  • Jamari Andre

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 Jamari

Amara Zuri Jabari Aaliyah Kamari

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamari or Jericho more popular?

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jamari and Jericho mean?

Jamari means "handsome, beautiful" (Swahili/Arabic origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamari and Jericho boy or girl names?

Jamari is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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