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I have known a female Jocelyn (older) and it's always sounded female to me, but I think I've read of male Jocelyn's too and remember it surprised me. I don't like it much though.

It's an okay name, not a favorite of mine. It's a more feminine name to me. However, I like the nickname Joss better on a male for some reason.

I actually prefer it as a male name, with the nickname Joss, but I don't mind seeing it on a girl.

I like Jocelyn, and I prefer it on a girl. I can't picture this name on a boy.

I really dislike this name. It seems to be going in two directions at once. By that I mean that the "Joce" sound seems incongruous with the "lyn" sound. "Joce" sounds heavy and serious, but "lyn" sounds light and airy.

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I've never known anyone with this name.

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At work we have a Joycelyn. Same problem as with Jocelyn, to my ear, but not quite as bad. "Joyce" seems a bit less heavy than "Joce."

I know a female Jocelin. It's an ok name, but I don't like it much.

I love Jocelyn, especially on a boy. It's such a handsome name, with a knightly feel to it.

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I don't think i'd ever be brave enough to name a son Jocelyn though