Joyce Sirois

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joyce Sirois — joyful
564K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joyce Sirois is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Joyce is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany. The surname Sirois: Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho. Joyce is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 564K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joyce reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joyce

Meaning: joyful

Latin

Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.

Surname: Sirois

English

Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joyce is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joyce by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joyce Sirois

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joyce Sirois:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joyce?
The first name Joyce originates from Latin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.
When was Joyce most popular?
The name Joyce reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sirois?
The surname Sirois originates from English. Allan Sirois (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Anne-Marie Sirois (born 1958), Canadian visual artist, writer and film director Bob Sirois (born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player Charles Sirois (born 1954), Canadian businessman Edward Sirois (1898–1968), American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer Joe Sirois (born 1972), American drummer Jonathan Sirois Canadian soccer goalkeeper Leon Sirois (born 1935), American racing driver Marie Sirois (1865 – 1920), Canadian strongwoman Myriam Sirois (born 1975), Canadian actress and voice actress Rich Sirois (born 1957), Canadian ho.
What are the origins of the name Joyce Sirois?
The name Joyce Sirois combines two different traditions: the first name Joyce has Latin roots, while the surname Sirois originates from English.
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