Jayce Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Jayce may evoke references to pop culture, such as the character Jayce from the animated series “Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors,” which aired in the 1980s.

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A Deep Dive

Jayce Overview

Meaning

Healer, the Lord is salvation

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

American, Greek, Hebrew

Etymology

A modern variant of the name Jason, derived from the Greek name “Iason,” meaning “healer.”

Pronunciation

/dʒeɪs/

Popularity

Jayce is a name that has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries. Recently, Jayce has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Energetic, creative, intelligent, charismatic

Name Day

July 12th
A Deep Dive

Jayce Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jace, Jason, Jayson, Iason, Jase, Jay, Jacen, Jaice

Common Nicknames

Jay-Jay, Jacey, Jaycey

Diminutives

Jay, Jace, Jaci, Jacy, Cee, Ace

Famous People

  • Jayce Bartok
    (American Actor)
  • Jayce Tingler
    (American Baseball Manager)
  • Jayce Landberg
    (Swedish Musician)
  • Jayce Lewis
    (Welsh Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jayce Talis
    ("Arcane," TV Series)
  • "Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors"
    (TV Series)
  • Jayce Corso
    ("Dark Matter," TV Series)
  • Jayceon Terrell Taylor
    ("The Game," Song)
  • Jayce Wayland
    ("Divergent," Novel Series)

Places

  • Jayce City
    (California, USA)
  • Jayce Park
    (Florida, USA)
  • Jayce River
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Jayce Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Jayce Island
    (Queensland, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Jayce?

Jayce means “healer” or “the Lord is salvation.” Individuals named Jayce are often seen as compassionate and nurturing, embodying qualities of empathy and leadership.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jayce?

Jayce has Greek origins, derived from the name Jason. The name has historical significance as it was borne by a hero in Greek mythology, who led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece.

Jayce Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jayce in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1582021#1542022#1662023
Top 3 Rankings#1322015#1382016#1392017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jayce

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023166
(-12 from 2022)
2166
(-260 from 2022)
0.11829
2022154
(+4 from 2021)
2426
(+7 from 2021)
0.12953
2021158
(-8 from 2020)
2419
(-43 from 2020)
0.12911
2020150
(-2 from 2019)
2462
(-171 from 2019)
0.13310
2019148
(-1 from 2018)
2633
(-21 from 2018)
0.13701
2018147
(-8 from 2017)
2654
(-262 from 2017)
0.13654
2017139
(-1 from 2016)
2916
(-55 from 2016)
0.14734
2016138
(-6 from 2015)
2971
(-155 from 2015)
0.14667
2015132
(+18 from 2014)
3126
(+408 from 2014)
0.15290
2014150
(-3 from 2013)
2718
(+47 from 2013)
0.13264
2013147
(+53 from 2012)
2671
(+754 from 2012)
0.13218
2012200
(+23 from 2011)
1917
(+314 from 2011)
0.09447
2011223
(+76 from 2010)
1603
(+507 from 2010)
0.07891
2010299
(+56 from 2009)
1096
(+223 from 2009)
0.05335
2009355
(+28 from 2008)
873
(+73 from 2008)
0.04116
2008383
(+28 from 2007)
800
(+89 from 2007)
0.03669
2007411
(+17 from 2006)
711
(+54 from 2006)
0.03210
2006428
(+28 from 2005)
657
(+97 from 2005)
0.02997
2005456
(+65 from 2004)
560
(+100 from 2004)
0.02632
2004521
(+15 from 2003)
460
(+28 from 2003)
0.02177
2003536
(+5 from 2002)
432
(+23 from 2002)
0.02056
2002541
(+76 from 2001)
409
(+101 from 2001)
0.01979
2001617
(-13 from 2000)
308
(-13 from 2000)
0.01489
2000604
(+159 from 1999)
321
(+112 from 1999)
0.01537
1999763
(+115 from 1998)
209
(+44 from 1998)
0.01025
1998878
(+103 from 1997)
165
(+33 from 1997)
0.00814
1997981
(-56 from 1996)
132
(-9 from 1996)
0.00661
1996925
(+212 from 1995)
141
(+40 from 1995)
0.00704
19951137
(+116 from 1994)
101
(+15 from 1994)
0.00502
19941253
(+126 from 1993)
86
(+16 from 1993)
0.00422
19931379
(-182 from 1992)
70
(-17 from 1992)
0.00339
19921197
(+171 from 1991)
87
(+19 from 1991)
0.00414
19911368
(+295 from 1990)
68
(+19 from 1990)
0.00321
19901663
(-171 from 1989)
49
(-6 from 1989)
0.00228
19891492
(+126 from 1988)
55
(+11 from 1988)
0.00262
19881618
(-588 from 1987)
44
(-41 from 1987)
0.00220
19871030
(-334 from 1986)
85
(-86 from 1986)
0.00436
1986696
(+917 from 1985)
171
(+132 from 1985)
0.00890
19851613
(+751 from 1984)
39
(+18 from 1984)
0.00203
19842364
(+549 from 1983)
21
(+6 from 1983)
0.00112
19832913
(+2088 from 1982)
15
(+8 from 1982)
0.00080
19825001
(-848 from 1981)
7
(-2 from 1981)
0.00037
19814153
(+342 from 1980)
9
(+1 from 1980)
0.00048
19804495
(-1599 from 1979)
8
(-7 from 1979)
0.00043
19792896
(+1261 from 1978)
15
(+7 from 1978)
0.00084
19784157
(+426 from 1977)
8
(+1 from 1977)
0.00047
19774583
(-164 from 1976)
7
No change from 1976
0.00041
19764419
(-476 from 1975)
7
(-1 from 1975)
0.00043
19753943
(-623 from 1974)
8
(-2 from 1974)
0.00049
19743320
(+1119 from 1972)
10
(+4 from 1972)
0.00061
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19724439
(+284 from 1970)
6
(+1 from 1970)
0.00036
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19704723
(-1165 from 1967)
5
(-1 from 1967)
0.00026
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19673558
(+45 from 1964)
6
No change from 1964
0.00034
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643603
(-283 from 1963)
6
(-1 from 1963)
0.00030
19633320
(-17 from 1962)
7
No change from 1962
0.00034
19623303
(+348 from 1961)
7
(+1 from 1961)
0.00033
19613651
(-1474 from 1958)
6
(-8 from 1958)
0.00028
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19582177
(+1818 from 1957)
14
(+9 from 1957)
0.00065
19573995
(-1732 from 1956)
5
(-8 from 1956)
0.00023
19562263
First SSA data recorded
13
First SSA data recorded
0.00061
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jayce

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1842021#1762022#1832023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2042021#2022022#2072023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1182021#1082022#1232023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1212021#1262022#1292023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1532021#1492022#1902023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#992021#1142022#1142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1612021#1342022#1192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1292021#1292022#1442023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1462021#1262022#1232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1552021#1652022#1292023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1712021#1472022#1542023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#992021#1022022#1572023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#992021#1362022#1632023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1332021#1142022#1372023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1632021#1922022#3102023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1352021#1402022#1142023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1172021#922022#1362023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1222021#622022#1392023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2822021#3342022#2142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2822021#2722022#3392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1912021#1522022#1802023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1902021#1692022#1982023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#712021#852022#852023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1422021#1142022#1292023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1512021#2322022#2582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2072021#2452022#2982023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2662021#2182022#5032023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2362021#2602022#3492023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1532021#1782022#1842023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1112021#1272022#1412023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2442021#2982022#2602023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3422021#2952022#5252023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3962021#4552022#3352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2832020#2642021#3272022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1412021#1262022#1502023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1082021#1832022#2082023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1962021#2662022#1772023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2582020#3582021#2402023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2622021#2232022#3782023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2302018#2492020#2582022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1442021#2012022#2292023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1692016#1732019#2432023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2122020#2162021#2062022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1872018#1842020#1622022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#932020#1452021#772022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2362020#1952021#1702023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1972021#2262022#1112023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1122016#2272017#2592018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1122020#1942021#832023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#832016#1272018#1172021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1402015#1322017#1242019

Popularity Rankings for Jayce in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#542015

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1632020#1582021#1122022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2132021#1812022#3242023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2702020#3112022#3952023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3282021#4252022#3662023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#4072022#3432023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3492015

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6282019#5442020#6592021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jayce a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jayce is widely considered a boys’ name. Its origins and the heroic figure of Jason lend it a masculine charm.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jayce

Jayce in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jayce Bartok (Actor, born 1974): An American actor and filmmaker known for his role in "The Station Agent."
  • Jayce Tingler (Baseball Manager, born 1980): An American professional baseball manager and former outfielder, currently the manager of the San Diego Padres.
  • Jayce Landberg (Musician, born 1986): A Swedish rock guitarist and songwriter known for his solo albums and collaborations with other artists.
  • Jayce Lewis (Musician, born 1984): A Welsh musician and record producer known for his work in the industrial and electronic music genres.
  • Jayce Talis ("Arcane," 2021 TV Series): A brilliant inventor from Piltover who strives to bring progress and innovation to his city.
  • "Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors" (1985 TV Series): An animated series following Jayce and his team as they battle against the evil Monster Minds.
  • Jayce Corso ("Dark Matter," 2015 TV Series): A rogue and mercenary who often finds himself in morally grey situations.
  • Jayceon Terrell Taylor ("The Game," 2005 Song): A song by the rapper known as The Game, reflecting on his life and career.
  • Jayce Wayland ("Divergent," 2014 Novel Series by Veronica Roth): A supporting character in the dystopian series dealing with societal divisions and rebellion.
  • Jayce Richardeau ("Jayce's Journey," 2019 Novel): A novel about a young man named Jayce who sets out on an epic adventure to find his true destiny.
  • Jayce Herondale ("The Mortal Instruments," 2007 Novel Series by Cassandra Clare): A member of the Shadowhunters, a group of warriors who protect humanity from demons.
  • Jayce (2015 Film): A drama about a young man's struggle with identity and family expectations.
  • Jayce ("League of Legends," 2009 Video Game): A champion known for his versatility and ability to switch between ranged and melee combat.
  • Jayce Darnell ("Jayce's Dilemma," 2017 TV Movie): A TV movie about a teenager named Jayce facing a crucial decision that could change his life.
  • Jayce City (California, USA): A small city in California known for its vibrant community and scenic surroundings.
  • Jayce Park (Florida, USA): A public park in Fort Lauderdale, known for its recreational facilities and family-friendly environment.
  • Jayce River (British Columbia, Canada): A river in British Columbia known for its clear waters and excellent fishing spots.
  • Jayce Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake in Ontario, popular for boating, fishing, and its natural beauty.
  • Jayce Island (Queensland, Australia): An island in the Great Barrier Reef, known for its coral reefs and diverse marine life.

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