Girl name guide

Jocelyn name meaning, origin and style

Jocelyn is a Germanic via French name commonly associated with member of the Gauts; origin debated.

Origin

Germanic via French

Meaning

member of the Gauts; origin debated

Say it

JOSS-uh-lin

Choosing Jocelyn

A medieval French-influenced name that feels lyrical and polished.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.