girlGermanic

Jocelyn: Meaning & Origin

Jocelyn is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning “Member of the Gauts tribe”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 24% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JAHS-lin

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

76/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 24% of popular names.

Nicknames

JossJosieLyn

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

44%
39
2010
22
Current
#40
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jocelyn Rose
  • Jocelyn Grace
  • Jocelyn Marie
  • Jocelyn Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Jocelyn