Jericho

At a Glance

Meaning

Possibly 'moon city' (linked to a Canaanite root for 'moon') — the ancient root is disputed among scholars

Origin

Hebrew (ancient place name transferred to given-name use)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

JEHR-ih-kohListen

Jericho is a Hebrew name, an ancient place name that's crossed over into use as a given name, carrying a bold, adventurous feel alongside a touch of storybook romance. It's pronounced JEHR-ih-koh. You may have heard it explained as meaning 'moon city,' but that's not a settled fact — the ancient root is genuinely disputed among scholars, so it's better understood as a leading guess than a certainty.

Meaning & Origin of Jericho

Meaning: Possibly 'moon city' (linked to a Canaanite root for 'moon') — the ancient root is disputed among scholars.

Origin: Hebrew (ancient place name transferred to given-name use).

A common claim: 'moon city' (Hebrew) Actually: Often stated as settled fact, but the ancient root is genuinely disputed among scholars — 'moon city' is a leading hypothesis, not a certainty.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jericho

Popularity of Jericho

In 2024, Jericho ranked #903 among boys' names with 259 babies given the name, just off its peak of #887 in 2023, when 262 boys received it.

Names Like Jericho

These names share Jericho’s style, era or origin.

• Azrael
• Castiel
• Abdiel
• Asaiah
• Azaiah
• Azriel

FAQ

What does the name Jericho mean?

Possibly ‘moon city’ (linked to a Canaanite root for ‘moon’) — the ancient root is disputed among scholars. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Jericho?

Jericho is pronounced JEHR-ih-koh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛrɪkoʊ/).

Is Jericho a popular name right now?

Jericho is near its all-time peak (#887 in 2023), ranked #903 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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