Jericho vs Townes

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
Townes Rank #1,554

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #1554 for Townes.

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

Townes ___

  • Townes Reed
  • Townes Grey
  • Townes Cole
  • Townes Blair
  • Townes Scott
  • Townes Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Townes more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Townes mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jericho and Townes boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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