Boy Name
Jericho
Jericho means “Place of concealment”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Jericho is a boy baby name, meaning "Place of concealment". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Jericho often also consider Jerrica.
Jericho meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Place of concealment
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jericho as J·E·R·I·C·H·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jericho is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Jericho variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jerichoa, Jerichoe, Jerichoy, Jerich.
- Nicknames: Jeri and J.
- Middle names: Pair Jericho with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Jericho middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jerrica, Jerusha, Jerrick, Jerica, Jairus — full picks on the sibling names for Jericho guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Jericho? Browse our names like Jericho guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jericho
What does the name Jericho mean?
Jericho means "Place of concealment". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Jericho is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Jericho?
The exact origin of Jericho is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Jericho?
Jericho has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jericho a boy's or girl's name?
Jericho is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Jericho in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jericho sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Jericho?
Names that share Jericho's sound and style include Jerrica, Jerusha, Jerrick, Jerica, Jairus.
What middle names pair well with Jericho?
Good middle-name fits for Jericho pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jericho is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jericho is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jericho?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jericho share its rhythm without rhyming — Jerrica, Jerusha, Jerrick all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.