The name Jocelyn is derived from the Germanic name Gautelen, which was derived from Gauts, the name of a Germanic tribe.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Jocelyn Brown (born 1950), an American R&B and dance music singer;
Jocelyn Pook (born 1960), an English composer and viola player;
Jocelyn Enríquez (born 1974), an American dance singer.