Joss
j(o)-ss
US Popularity:10055
Origin:German
Meaning:A member of the Germanic tribe, the Gauts
Joss is a gender-neutral name of German origin, meaning “a member of the Germanic tribe, the Gauts.” It is derived from the Old German moniker Jocelyn, which comes from the Old French name Gautzelin—a pet name for the German tribe the Gauts or the Goths. Although not much is definitively known about the Gauts, their mysterious legacy makes them fascinating figures of German history. Joss has many related variations, including Joseph, Joshua, and Josie, offering a wonderful array of choices for naming your little one.
Joss Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Joss is currently #4573 on The Bump
Boy:Joss is currently #3052 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Joss is currently #2537 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Joss is currently #10055 in U.S. births
Boy:Joss is currently #13949 in U.S. births
Girl:Joss is currently #21515 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#21531
in 2022
- 143
from 2021
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