Imogen vs Joyce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

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Joyce

Girl #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord"

Origin: Breton via Old French

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Joy

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Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Joyce Rank #1,042

Joyce is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1127 for Imogen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

Joyce ___

  • Joyce Ann
  • Joyce Marie
  • Joyce Elizabeth
  • Joyce Louise
  • Joyce Carol
  • Joyce Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Joyce

Shirley Gloria Dorothy Raymond Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Joyce more popular?

Joyce is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Imogen at #1127 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Joyce mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Joyce means "lord" (Breton via Old French origin).

Are Imogen and Joyce boy or girl names?

Imogen is primarily a girl name. Joyce is primarily a girl name.

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