Jericho vs Zelma

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

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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Jericho Rank #905
Zelma Rank #6,713

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 vs #6713 for Zelma.

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

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho or Zelma more popular?

Jericho is more popular, ranked #905 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Jericho and Zelma mean?

Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Jericho and Zelma boy or girl names?

Jericho is primarily a boy name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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