Jocelyn
member of the Gauts tribe (Germanic via Old French)
Jocelyn is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #1 (222,773 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
member of the Gauts tribe (Germanic via Old French)
Jocelyn entered the Philippines during the American colonial period as an English given name and surged to become one of the most popular female names in the country in the mid-to-late 20th century. It is ubiquitous across all Philippine regions and social classes.
Derived from Old French Joscelin, which originated from the Germanic tribal name Gaut (the Geats). Originally a masculine name in medieval England, it transitioned to predominantly female usage in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common in the Philippines. Typical Filipino nicknames include Joy, Josie, Jocel, Lyn, and Jing. Often used in compound names such as Maria Jocelyn or Jocelyn Marie.
Related forms
- Jocelyne French
- Yocelyn Spanish
Jocelyn with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Jocelyn
How do I use Jocelyn with two Filipino surnames?
Jocelyn is the given name. The full name is Jocelyn + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jocelyn a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #1 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.