Jericho

Jericho is a biblical boy's name, whose origin lies in the Hebrew Yəriḥo. The meaning of the name is often translated as 'the moon' or 'the fragrance'.

What does the name Jericho mean?

The name Jericho has biblical roots and comes from the Hebrew Yəriḥo. Its meanings include terms like 'the moon' or 'the fragrance'. This meaning may be connected to the northwestern Semitic moon god Jarich. Its origins can be found in Old Hebrew, where yareaḥ (יָרֵחַ) means 'moon' and reyaḥ (רֵיחַ) means 'fragrance'. Jericho is also the name of a city in the Palestinian territories on the western bank of the Jordan River. In the biblical narrative, it is reported that the Israelites conquered and destroyed the city of Jericho, which was inhabited by the Jebusites. Jericho is also mentioned in the New Testament, for example in Luke 19:1-10, where Jesus meets the tax collector Zacchaeus, and in Mark 10:46-52, where the healing of the blind Bartimaeus occurs.

Where does the name Jericho come from?

The name Jericho has its roots in Old Hebrew and means 'the moon'. The word parts consist of yareaḥ (יָרֵחַ) for 'moon' and reyaḥ (רֵיחַ) for 'fragrance'. The name is of biblical origin and is also used in English contexts.

How do you pronounce Jericho?

Dschä-ri-ko

Popularity

In Germany, Jericho is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. Over the last ten years, Jericho has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eri / Jace / Jeri / Jerric / Jerry / Rick

Famous people

• Frank Jericho Nagbe (footballer from Liberia)
• Jericho Brown (American writer)
• Jericho Polintan (basketball player from the Philippines)
• Jericho Rosales (actor and singer)
• Jericho Xavier Cruz (Filipino basketball player)