Jericho vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Jericho Rank #905
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #905 for Jericho.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Theodore mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jericho and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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