Jocelyn

Pronunciation: [ j-AWSL-ihn ]

Boy Name #23,621 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jocelyn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AWSL-ihn.

Parents who love the name Jocelyn often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,621
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Joc Joy Jocie Joceie

Also a Girl Name

Jocelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #389.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jocelyn

Is Jocelyn a boy or girl name?

Jocelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23621. As a girl name, it is ranked #389. Jocelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jocelyn?

Jocelyn is pronounced j-AWSL-ihn.

How popular is the name Jocelyn?

Jocelyn is currently ranked #23621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jocelyn?

Common nicknames for Jocelyn include Joc, Joy, Jocie, and Joceie.

Is Jocelyn a common or rare name?

Jocelyn is an uncommon name, ranked #23621 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jocelyn

Jocelyn is a boy name .

Is Jocelyn a boy or girl name? Jocelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,621 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #389. Jocelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jocelyn is currently ranked #23,621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jocelyn include Joc, Joy, Jocie, and Joceie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.