Joy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joy Name at a Glance

Name	Joy
Meaning	Jewel; Rejoicing.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Joy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joy means “Jewel; Rejoicing”. 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.

Joy Name Origin

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

Is Joy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Joy

When considering Joy 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.