Medieval English variant of Joyce, shaped by the Latin word iocosus meaning 'merry, playful'. Joyce itself comes from the masculine name Josse, from the Latinized Iudocus, from the Breton name Judoc, meaning 'lord'.
Vibe
playful
How it ages.
A cheerful, old-fashioned name with a warm sound; rare enough to feel special without seeming invented.
The cultural moment.
Very rare today; occasionally chosen by English-speaking parents drawn to its cheerful, old-fashioned sound.