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Gericho

ge-REE-koh /gɛiˈri.ko/

At a glance

In short
Gericho is a male name with Hebrew roots and ties to the ancient city of Jericho. It offers a unique yet familiar choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2002 (#9,392)
Babies in 2002
6 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2002 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Gericho

Gericho is a male name with an intriguing origin and fascinating associations. Pronounced as ge-REE-koh (/gɛiˈri.ko/), this name has its roots in Hebrew and draws inspiration from the ancient city of Jericho. The name Gericho shares its pronunciation with the variation Jericho, making it a versatile choice for parents looking for a unique yet familiar name for their baby boy. While Gericho may not be among the most popular names in recent years, it holds a sense of history and significance. In 2002, there were six newborns named Gericho in the United States, ranking at number 9,391. Considered a less common choice, Gericho offers parents the opportunity to bestow upon their child a distinctive and meaningful name with a rich cultural background.

How to pronounce Gericho

Popularity of Gericho in the U.S.

Gericho appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2002, ranked #9,392 with 6 babies.

Bar chart: 6 boys named Gericho in the U.S. in 2002, ranked #9,392 among boy names.
  • Boys named Gericho (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2002. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2002 1 row
Gericho: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
200269,392new