Joss

English diminutive of Jocelin

"the merry one"

Joss Origin and Meaning

The name Joss is a boy's name of English origin meaning "the merry one".

Joss hadn't been heard much in this country before the emergence of Joss (born Joseph) Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, et al; it would make a catchy middle name choice. Female British singer Joss Stone was born Jocelyn.

Joss Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1200 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Joss

• 1200 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Joss

• Joss Whedon American director, writer, and producer

The name Joss in Pop Culture

• Joss Sedley character in William Makepeace Thackery's "Vanity Fair"