Jocelyn
member of the Gauts tribe (Germanic via Old French)
Jocelyn is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 1, with 222,773 records. It has 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
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Jocelyn with common surname pairs
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Is Jocelyn a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jocelyn is number 1, with 222,773 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.