Jayce

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAYS /dʒeɪs/High

Meaning: Healer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern American spelling variant of Jace/Jason, Jayce carries the Greek root meaning 'healer' in a sleek one-syllable package that fits the current taste for brief, punchy boys' names.

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Origin MediumAmerican English, Greek

MeaningHealer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)

U.S. rank (2025)#167 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births2,199 boys (0.13% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 45,396

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jayce is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Jace, which is itself a short form of Jason. Jason derives from the Greek Iasōn, connected to the verb iaomai meaning 'to heal.' Jason was the hero of the Argonauts in Greek mythology. The Jayce spelling is largely an American innovation of the late 20th century.

Jayce emerged in U.S. birth records in the 2000s and gained momentum through the 2010s, part of a cluster of J names (Jace, Jaxton, Jayceon) with a similar modern feel. It appealed to parents who liked the sound of Jason or Jace but wanted a slightly more distinctive spelling.

Did you know? Jason of Greek mythology was the leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece — one of the great adventure stories of the ancient world. The root of his name, iaomai (to heal), likely referred to a healing deity.

Variations

JaceJasonJayceon

Nicknames

Jay

Famous Bearers

★Jayce Hawryluk (b. 1996)
Canadian professional ice hockey center, drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2014 and played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators
★Jayce Lewis (b. 1984)
Welsh musician and record producer from Bridgend who has collaborated with Queen and Gary Numan, and founded Northstone Studios in South Wales

If you like Jayce…

Jace— the standard spelling of the same name with the same Greek healing root

Ace— bold one-syllable name with the same confident brevity

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jayce mean?

Jayce is a modern variant of Jace/Jason, from Greek Iasōn meaning 'to heal' or 'healer.'

How do you pronounce Jayce?

Jayce is pronounced JAYS /dʒeɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Jayce a boy or girl name?

Jayce is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Jayce?

Jayce has risen into the U.S. top 200 boys' names during the 2010s and 2020s, part of the broader J-name trend.