The name Jayce is a boy's name meaning "to heal".

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Jayce, which probably started out as an abbreviation of names like Jason, with the 'y' borrowed from Jayden, now has a life of its own, making a strong showing on the popularity lists. It is currently in the US Top 200 and features in the charts in the UK and The Netherlands.
 
Inventor and scientist Jayce Talis is a character from the animated TV series Arcane: League of Legends. The name also appeared in an earlier cartoon, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, whose 1985 release likely inspired Jayce's first appearance in the US Top 1000 in '86, when its quadrupled in use. Before that, it was rarely used.

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The name Jayce is currently ranked #167 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #132 in 2015. The name is most popular in Mississippi, District of Columbia, and South Carolina. Jayce is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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Jayce is a name that, while traditionally masculine, has been increasingly used for girls. Originally a variant spelling of Jason (meaning 'healer' in Greek), Jayce has developed as a distinct name with a modern, unisex appeal. For girls, it represents the growing trend of adopting names once considered exclusively male. With its short, crisp sound and contemporary 'y' spelling, Jayce feels fresh and distinctive. The name has gained moderate popularity since the 2000s, appealing to parents seeking something slightly unconventional yet accessible. The feminine use of Jayce reflects changing attitudes toward gender-neutral naming practices.

The name Jayce peaked for girls at #2179 in 2016. The name is most popular in Maryland, Maryland, and Georgia. Jayce is also used for boys, ranking #167 in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#150	2,718	1,415
2015	#132	3,127	1,631.4
2016	#138	2,972	1,566.1
2017	#139	2,916	1,575.4
2018	#147	2,655	1,461.9
2019	#148	2,633	1,467.5
2020	#150	2,466	1,428.7
2021	#158	2,420	1,383.3
2022	#154	2,426	1,389.5
2023	#166	2,173	1,270.3
2024	#169	2,176	1,263
2025	#167	2,199	1,287.4

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