Joyce
Meaning
"lord"
Origin: Breton via Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,042
- Total SSA Count
- 240
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Joy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lord"
Origin: Breton via Old French
"son of Maud"
Origin: English
Joyce is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #1177 for Madisson.
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Joyce is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Madisson at #1177 in the United States.
Joyce means "lord" (Breton via Old French origin). Madisson means "son of Maud" (English origin).
Joyce is primarily a girl name. Madisson is primarily a girl name.