Jayce
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jayce
Jayce is a modern name derived from the initials "J.C." or as a variant of Jace, which itself comes from the name Jason, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Iason meaning "healer." The name emerged in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating new names from initials and blending existing names.
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Etymology
Jayce is a modern name derived from the initials "J.C." or as a variant of Jace, which itself comes from the name Jason, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Iason meaning "healer." The name emerged in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating new names from initials and blending existing names.
Jayce currently ranks #167 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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