All about the name JERICHO

Meaning, origin, history.

Jericho, of Hebrew origin, signifies 'city of the moon' or 'moon city'. It's a unique and distinctive name with historical ties, often recalling the biblical city whose walls famously fell after being encircled by Joshua and his army.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name JERICHO since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Jericho has seen a steady stream of newborns over the past four decades, with the number of annual births fluctuating between 5 and 23. The peak years were 1980 (30 births) and 2021 (23 births), while some years saw as few as 5 or 6 babies born. Overall, Jericho has welcomed 341 new residents since 1980."