Jericho vs Zechariah

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
Zechariah Rank #902

Zechariah is more popular, ranked #902 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

Zechariah ___

  • Zechariah James
  • Zechariah Cole
  • Zechariah Thomas
  • Zechariah David
  • Zechariah Elijah
  • Zechariah Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

If you choose Zechariah

Elijah Ezekiel Josiah Isaiah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Zechariah more popular?

Zechariah is more popular, ranked #902 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Zechariah mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Zechariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jericho and Zechariah boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Zechariah is primarily a boy name.

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