Jericho
Meaning & Origin
Jericho is a biblical place name referring to one of the oldest cities in the world, possibly meaning “city of the moon” or “fragrant place.”
Popularity
Jericho has grown steadily since the 2010s, part of the trend toward powerful biblical place names, now ranking within the U.S. top 400 for boys.
Nicknames & Variations
Common nicknames include Jerry and Rico. There are no major spelling variants.
Similar Names
Similar biblical place names include Jordan, Eden, Canaan, and Zion.
Personality & Trivia
Jericho suggests ancient strength and resilience, tied to the biblical story of the walls that came tumbling down.
Famous People Named Jericho
- Chris Jericho, Canadian professional wrestler
Quick Facts
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Hebrew/Biblical
- Meaning: “City of the moon”
- Pronunciation: JAIR-ih-koh
