Jericho vs Shai

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jericho Rank #905
Shai Rank #1,087

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #1087 for Shai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jericho ___

  • Jericho James
  • Jericho Lee
  • Jericho Thomas
  • Jericho Cole
  • Jericho Ace
  • Jericho Ray

Shai ___

  • Shai Elijah
  • Shai David
  • Shai Nathan
  • Shai Aaron
  • Shai Michael
  • Shai Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

If you choose Shai

Tal Noa Lior Avery Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Shai more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Shai at #1087 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Shai mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Shai means "gift, present" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jericho and Shai boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Shai is primarily a boy name.

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