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Jerico

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-ih-koh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.koʊ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jericho — variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant; a sweet smell' (Hebrew) — the ancient biblical city; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: City of the moon; fragrant: Jerico spells Jericho. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jericho — variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant; a sweet smell' (Hebrew) — the ancient biblical city; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#6993 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 889

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jerico is a spelling of Jericho — variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant; a sweet smell' (Hebrew) — the ancient city whose walls famously fell in the Bible (we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAIR-ih-koh'; nickname Jeri).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, city-of-the-moon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jericho is variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant' in Hebrew — the ancient biblical city whose walls famously fell — Jerico is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the place; said 'JAIR-ih-koh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jericho — place noted

Variations

JerichoJerikoYerico

Nicknames

Jeri

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If you like Jerico…

Jericho— the standard spelling
Jeriah— a sound-neighbor Jeri- biblical boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerico mean?

Jerico spells Jericho — variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant' (the ancient biblical city). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Jerico?

It's said JAIR-ih-koh /ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jerico a boy or girl name?

Jerico is a boy's name.

How popular is Jerico?

Jerico is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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