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Jeriko

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A spelling of Jericho — an ancient city, variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant/place of fragrance' (Hebrew Yeriho); we note the biblical placeLow

In 30 seconds: City of the moon; fragrant: Jeriko spells Jericho. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jericho — an ancient city, variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant/place of fragrance' (Hebrew Yeriho); we note the biblical place
U.S. rank (2024)#9354 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819932024

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

Jeriko is a spelling of Jericho — an ancient city, variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant/place of fragrance' (Hebrew Yeriho; we note the biblical place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'JEHR-ih-koh').

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

Did you know? Jericho is an ancient city, variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant' — Jeriko is a spelling, lyrical and storied (we note the biblical place; said 'JEHR-ih-koh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Jericho — place-name; routes layered

Variations

JerichoJerykoJerico

Nicknames

Jeri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeriko mean?

Jeriko spells Jericho — an ancient city, variously 'city of the moon' and 'fragrant'; the routes are layered. We note the biblical place.

How do you pronounce Jeriko?

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

Is Jeriko a boy or girl name?

Jeriko is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeriko?

Jeriko is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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