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Rejoice

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Pronounced rih-JOYSS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/High

Meaning: From the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir)Low

In 30 seconds: To rejoice; great joy: Rejoice is a virtue-name — 'to feel great joy'. Bright, devout, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir)
U.S. rank (2025)#12899 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972025

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

Rejoice comes from the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir). A bright, devout virtue-name, especially loved in African and African-diaspora Christian families. A cheerful, faith-filled word-name (nickname Joy).

In the U.S. it appears in devout and African families. Rare, to-rejoice-and-great-joy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Rejoice means 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir) — a bright, devout virtue-name, popular in Christian families (said 'rih-JOYSS').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — rejoice — word/virtue origin

Variations

Rejoyce

Nicknames

Joy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rejoice mean?

Rejoice is a virtue-name — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad'.

How do you pronounce Rejoice?

It's said rih-JOYSS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rejoice a boy or girl name?

Rejoice is a girl's name.

How popular is Rejoice?

Rejoice is a rare name in the U.S.

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