Jericho

Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ihk-oh ]

Boy Name #905 Most Popular Rising 3 Syllables

An ancient biblical city name with an epic story

American Christian Hebrew British

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Meaning & Origin

"city of the moon"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"fragrant, sweet-smelling"

Origin: Canaanite

Language: Hebrew

The Story of Jericho

Jericho is an ancient Hebrew place name, possibly derived from the Hebrew word for moon (yareah) or from a Canaanite word meaning fragrant. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, located in the West Bank. Famous in the Bible as the city whose walls fell when Joshua and the Israelites marched around it and blew their trumpets, Jericho carries the weight of one of humanity's most dramatic biblical stories.

Jericho entered use as a given name in the 21st century as biblical place names became trendy (alongside Zion, Eden, and Canaan). A TV series called Jericho (2006-2008) also brought the name into mainstream consciousness.

In Christian tradition, Jericho is the site of several key Biblical events including the blind man Bartimaeus regaining his sight. For archaeology enthusiasts, Jericho's walls — which have been excavated — represent one of the earliest examples of urban civilization.

Fun Facts

Jericho is considered one of the oldest inhabited cities on Earth, with evidence of settlement dating back to 9000 BCE
The walls of Jericho, as described in the Bible, have been excavated by archaeologists including Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s

Jericho in Other Languages

Greek Jericho

Arabic Ariha

French Jericho

Hebrew Yeriho

Famous People Named Jericho

Chris Jericho

Athlete

1970

Canadian-American professional wrestler, rock musician, and media personality

Jericho (character) Fictional

Other

DC Comics superhero (Joseph Wilson) with the ability to possess others by making eye contact

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #905
Total SSA Count: 259
Cultural Origins: American Christian Hebrew British
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Jeriah #1330 Jeriel #3155 Jerimiah #3733

Common Nicknames

Jer Rico Jeri

Pairs Well With

Jericho James Jericho Lee Jericho Thomas Jericho Cole Jericho Ace Jericho Ray Jericho Dean

Sibling Names

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara Miriam Naomi

Also a Girl Name

Jericho is also used as a girl name, ranked #6683.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jericho

What does the name Jericho mean?

"city of the moon" (from Hebrew). "fragrant, sweet-smelling" (from Canaanite). Jericho is an ancient Hebrew place name, possibly derived from the Hebrew word for moon (yareah) or from a Canaanite word meaning fragrant. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, located in the West Bank. Famous in the Bible as the city whose walls fell when Joshua and the Israelites marched around it and blew their trumpets, Jericho carries the weight of one of humanity's most dramatic biblical stories.

What is the origin of the name Jericho?

Jericho has Hebrew, Canaanite, American, Christian, and British origins. In Hebrew, it means "city of the moon". In Canaanite, it means "fragrant, sweet-smelling".

Is Jericho a boy or girl name?

Jericho is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #905. As a girl name, it is ranked #6683. Jericho is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jericho?

Jericho is pronounced j-EHR-ihk-oh.

How popular is the name Jericho?

Jericho is currently ranked #905 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jericho?

Common nicknames for Jericho include Jer, Rico, and Jeri.

What are good middle names for Jericho?

Popular middle name pairings include Jericho James, Jericho Lee, Jericho Thomas, Jericho Cole, Jericho Ace, Jericho Ray, and Jericho Dean.

What are good sibling names for Jericho?

Names that pair well with Jericho as siblings include Elijah, Zion, Levi, Micah, Zara, Miriam, and Naomi.

How many syllables does Jericho have?

Jericho has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Jericho a common or rare name?

Jericho is moderately common, ranked #905 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Jericho

Jericho is a boy name with American, Christian, Hebrew, and British origins . The name means "city of the moon" in Hebrew .

Is Jericho a boy or girl name? Jericho is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #905 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,683. Jericho is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jericho is currently ranked #905 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Jericho has 3 syllables and is pronounced j-EHR-ihk-oh, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Jericho include Jer, Rico, and Jeri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jericho include Jeriah, Jeriel, Jerimiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.