God is gracious
Jocqui is a modern American phonetic variation of the French name Jacques, which itself is the French form of Jacob or James. It carries the traditional meaning of 'supplanter' or 'God is gracious' depending on the root etymology of the name Jacob. This specific spelling is extremely rare and reflects a contemporary creative approach to classic naming.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jocqui in 2025.
American actor and member of the Smollett family
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
