Jocelyn

Meaning of Jocelyn

Jocelyn comes from a Germanic name meaning "a member of the Gauts tribe." Gauts were a North Germanic tribe.

Jocelyn has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jocelyn

Jocelyn has held fairly steady, sitting around #393 in 2025 after peaking at #50 in 2007.

Notable people named Jocelyn

• Joss Stone
  English soul singer
• Jocelyn Wildenstein
  Socialite known for surgeries
• Jocelyn Pook
  English composer
• Jocelyn Towne
  American actress and director
• Jocelyn Bioh
  Ghanaian-American playwright

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Questions about the name Jocelyn

What does the name Jocelyn mean?

Jocelyn means jocelyn comes from a germanic name meaning "a member of the gauts tribe." gauts were a north germanic tribe, and it comes from German origins.

Is Jocelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Jocelyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jocelyn?

In 2025, Jocelyn ranked #393 for girls, down from #389 the year before.

When was Jocelyn most popular?

Jocelyn peaked at #50 in 2007.