Jericko

Jericko is a masculine name that represents a creative spelling variant of Jericho, which refers to the ancient Biblical city. The name carries significant religious and historical connotations, as Jericho is famously known from the Biblical story where its walls fell after Joshua's army marched around them. This alternative spelling with 'k' instead of 'ch' emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive versions of traditional names. The name has a powerful, resonant quality and contains elements that appeal to contemporary naming trends—biblical significance combined with a modern twist. While relatively uncommon, Jericko has seen modest usage in the United States and English-speaking countries, particularly among families looking for names with spiritual connections and distinctive spellings.

Pronounced JAIR-ih-koh.

As of October 2026, Jericko ranked #11214 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #10120 in 2014.