Jericho
English (Modern) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jericho
The name 'Jericho' means "city of the moon" or "fragrant place," derived from the Hebrew word *Yericho*, likely from *yareach* (moon) or *reiach* (fragrance).
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Etymology
The name 'Jericho' means "city of the moon" or "fragrant place," derived from the Hebrew word *Yericho*, likely from *yareach* (moon) or *reiach* (fragrance). It is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, referencing the ancient Canaanite city in the West Bank, famously conquered by Joshua in the Hebrew Bible.
Jericho currently ranks #886 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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