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Jocelyn name meaning
Last Name
658
in the U.S.
in 2010
658
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jocelyn mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jocelyn
User Submitted Origins
English
56%
Spanish
29%
German
7%
African
4%
French
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Jocelyn means "she knows,why she is a popular and kind she is full of joy,she knows how to care she knows alot".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Jocelyn means "One of a kind, loving, beautiful".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Jocelyn is of English origin and means "Joy, playful".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Jocelyn is of English origin and means "Good. , nice, outgoing lovable, kind, and. beautiful".
- According to 3 people from the United States and Ghana, the name Jocelyn is of African / Latin origin and means "Joy".
- 2 submissions from California, U.S. agree the name Jocelyn means "Gift of god" and is of Spanish / Mexican origin.
- A submission from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Jocelyn means "Member of the German Goths tribe" and is of Swahili origin.
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Jocelyn means "Member of the German Goths".
- According to a user from Missouri, U.S., the name Jocelyn is of American origin and means "A beautiful person or kid".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Jocelyn is of Spanish origin and means "Loving".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Middle English male given name from Old French Joscelin, German Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name Gaut "a Geat, a Goth", the root form of which probably comes from Proto-Germanic *Gautalinþiz; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse ( =Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century.
- Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).
- (dated) A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A patronymic surname.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
- A township in Ontario, Canada.
Jocelyn was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and French
Notable Persons Named Jocelyn
Notable Persons Named Jocelyn
Jocelyn Wildenstein
Jocelyn Wildenstein is a socialite. Jocelyn was given the name Jocelyne Périsset on August 5th, 1940 in Lausanne.
Jocelyn Towne
Jocelyn Towne is an actor, producer, director, film producer, and film director. She has had major accomplishments since 2000. Jocelyn was born on August 8th, 1976 in Nevada City, California.
Kathleen Nolan
Kathleen Nolan is an actress and actor. Kathleen was given the name Jocelyn Schrum on September 27th, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Kathleen is also known as Schrum and Jocelyn (birth name).
Dame Barbara Hepworth
Dame Barbara Hepworth was an artist. Dame was given the name Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth on January 10th, 1903 in Wakefield. She breathed her last breath on May 20th, 1975.
Jocelyn Brown
Jocelyn Brown is an acid jazz, contemporary r&b, funk, soul music, nu jazz, dance music, and house music singing. She plays Piano and Vocals. She has been prominent since 1976. Jocelyn was given the name Jocelyn Lorette Brown on November 25th, 1950.
Jocelyn Brando
Her career lasted from 1942 to 1983. Jocelyn was born on November 18th, 1919 in San Francisco. She passed away on November 27th, 2005.
- Jocelyn GourvennecSoccer Player
- Jocelyn MoorhouseFilm Director
- Jocelyn BurdickOffice Holder
- Jocelyn ThibaultSoccer Player
- Jocelyn Quivrin
- Jocelyn Rae
- Jocelyn DaviesNational Assembly for WalesWelsh
- Jocelyn HerbertStage Designer
- Jocelyn BlanchardSoccer Player
- Jocelyn RouxSoccer Player
- Jocelyn Delecour
- Jocelyn Wang
- Jocelyn Alizart
- Jocelyn Vollmar
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jocelyn
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jocelyn
Nathaniel Jocelyn
Nathaniel Jocelyn is a painter.
Robert Jocelyn, Viscount Jocelyn
Robert was born on February 20th, 1816. He passed away on August 12th, 1854.
Robert Jocelyn, 1st Viscount Jocelyn
He passed away in 1756.
Matthew Jocelyn
Matthew was born in 1958.
Simeon Jocelyn
Juliana Jocelyn
Juliana Jocelyn is a Minister for Women, Children's Affairs, and List of Mills government ministers. Juliana was born on June 15th, 1950 in Koforidua.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jocelyn | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 40.58% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 48.78% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.82% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.05% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jocelyn
People with the last name Jocelyn are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Jocelyn
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