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Joyce

Joyce is a girl's name of French origin meaning “lord.” In 2024 it was given to 240 girls in the United States.

Joyce at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French · English & American · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“lord”
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒɔɪs/
Also spelled
Judoc

About the name Joyce

Joyce belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “lord” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Judoc.

In the United States, Joyce first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11 in 1937, and in 2024 240 babies received the name — 509,102 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joyce in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#11 in 1937
Peak year
1942
Babies named Joyce in 2024
240
Total since 1880
509,102

Spellings & short forms

Judoc

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joyce mean?

Joyce means “lord” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Joyce a boy or girl name?

Joyce is a girl name. In 2024, 240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joyce?

Joyce comes from the French, English & American and Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Judoc.

How popular is the name Joyce?

Joyce first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #11 in 1937, and 240 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Joyce?

Joyce is pronounced /d͡ʒɔɪs/ (IPA).

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