Jocelyn
JOSS-lin
Popularity
#389
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
112,609
Peak Year
#5,304 in 2007
First Recorded
1900
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name Gautzelin, meaning "a member of the Gauts tribe" or "the Gotts". It evolved to mean "merry" or "joyful" in French.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Jocelyn Brando
American actress and older sister of Marlon Brando.
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Australian film director and screenwriter.
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