Joss - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Joss \j(o)-

. English name that is a nickname of Jocelyn, which used to be a masculine name. Also possibly a variant of Joseph. Actor Joss Ackland.

Joss has 2 variant forms: Joslin and Josslin.

For more information, see also the related name Joshua.

Baby names that sound like Joss are Jess and Joos.

Joss is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#51168 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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