The nameJocelin
Jocelin is a French boy's name, a variant of Josselin (Jocelyn).
- Boy's name
- Germanic or Breton
Meaning
Like Josselin, it comes from a Germanic or Breton name of debated meaning.
Origin
Germanic or Breton.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Jocelin
Jocelin in France
2004peak year (20 births)
710babies named Jocelin in France since 1900
Jocelin was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 130 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Jocelin. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Jocelin in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jocelin mean?
Like Josselin, it comes from a Germanic or Breton name of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Jocelin?
Germanic or Breton.
Is Jocelin a girl's or a boy's name?
Jocelin is a boy's name.