What origin is the name Jeriko?

Jeriko comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jeriko — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jeriko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jeriko

Jeriko

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

3 syllables

Jeriko is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A variant of Jericho, a Hebrew name meaning "city of the moon."".

Parents who choose Jeriko pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "A variant of Jericho, a Hebrew name meaning "city of the moon."". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of Jericho, a Hebrew name meaning "city of the moon."

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jeriko

What does Jeriko mean?

Jeriko is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A variant of Jericho, a Hebrew name meaning "city of the moon."".

How popular is Jeriko?

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Sister names that go with Jeriko

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Jeriko.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jeriko

Jeriko means "A variant of Jericho, a Hebrew name meaning "city of the moon."" — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)