Jerico

Q: Is Jerico a boy or girl name?

Jerico is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #7115, and as a girl name it ranks #16227.

Q: How popular is the name Jerico?

Jerico is ranked #7115 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #7,115 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jerico is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jerico often also consider Ayzen, Erion, Caelus .

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Popularity Over Time

#7,115

Current Rank

Peaked 1992 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,115
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Jericho #905 Jeriah #1330 Jeriel #3155 Jerimiah #3733

Nicknames

Jer Jey Jerie Jeriie

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Also a Girl Name

Jerico is also used as a girl name, ranked #16227.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jerico

Is Jerico a boy or girl name?

Jerico is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7115. As a girl name, it is ranked #16227. Jerico is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Jerico?

Jerico is currently ranked #7115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jerico?

Common nicknames for Jerico include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeriie.

Is Jerico a common or rare name?

Jerico is an uncommon name, ranked #7115 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jerico

Jerico is a boy name .

Is Jerico a boy or girl name? Jerico is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,115 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,227. Jerico is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jerico is currently ranked #7,115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jerico include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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