Joyce

Meaning of Joyce

It means "joyful" or "merry". It comes from a medieval French word.

Joyce has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joyce

After ranking as high as #669 in 2000, Joyce has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Joyce

• Joyce Carol Oates
  Prolific American author
• Joyce DeWitt
  Actress, 'Three's Company'
• Joyce Didonato
  American opera singer
• Joyce Banda
  Former President of Malawi
• Joyce Jonathan
  French singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Joyce

What does the name Joyce mean?

Joyce means it means "joyful" or "merry". it comes from a medieval french word, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Joyce?

Joyce did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Joyce most popular?

Joyce peaked at #669 in 2000.