Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Hebrew
Meaning: City of the Moon
Pronunciation: JEH-ri-koh, /ˈdʒɛrɪˌkoʊ/, JH EH R IH K OW
Popularity Rank: #31,107
Derived from the Hebrew name Yeriho, meaning 'fragrant' or 'city of the moon'. In the Bible, Jericho was a city in Canaan known for its ancient walls that famously came tumbling down.
The name Jericho is of Greek, Hebrew origin and means City of the Moon, In the Bible Jericho was a Canaan City Destroyed when Its Walls Fell Down, Fragrant or city of the moon. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jericho is commonly found in United States of America, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JEH-ri-koh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɛrɪˌkoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH R IH K OW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Jericho is recorded 1,140 times globally, ranking it as the 31,107th most common name worldwide.
Jericho is most prevalent in United States of America, with 228 occurrences, making it the 9,187th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Jericho is found among 1 in every 1412 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #9,187 | 1 : 7,935 |
| Philippines | #741 | 1 : 1,412 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,802 | 1 : 21,111 |
| Malaysia | #11,100 | 1 : 22,620 |
| South Africa | #15,900 | 1 : 38,441 |
| Canada | #7,349 | 1 : 8,248 |
| Italy | #22,626 | 1 : 32,848 |
| United Arab Emirates | #15,871 | 1 : 28,432 |
| Singapore | #8,815 | 1 : 18,833 |
| Qatar | #10,298 | 1 : 19,785 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jericho from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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