Joyce Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joyce Name at a Glance

Name	Joyce
Meaning	Cheerful. Merry. From the name of 7th-century hermit St Judoc (St Judocus or St Josse), who was the son of a Breton king. In medieval England, this name was given to children of either gender, although it is now used solely as a feminine name.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Joyce Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joyce means “Cheerful. Merry. From the name of 7th-century hermit St Judoc (St Judocus or St Josse), who was the son of a Breton king. In medieval England, this name was given to children of either gender, although it is now used solely as a feminine name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joyce Name Origin

Our database records Joyce under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joyce a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joyce is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joyce

When considering Joyce for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.