James vs Jericho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jericho Rank #905

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #905 for Jericho.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jericho more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do James and Jericho mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jericho boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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