Jayce

Traditionally linked to “healer” through Jason.

Jayce is an English masculine name, a spelling variant of Jace. Through Jason, it carries the traditional association with “healer”. Its English form and deeper Greek connection describe different stages of the name’s story: Jayce itself is not an ancient Greek word. It is pronounced /dʒeɪs/, in one syllable, rhyming with chase but beginning with the j of jam. The extra y distinguishes Jayce on the page without changing the documented sound of Jace; the final e is silent. Choosing between the two is therefore largely a choice of written style. To my ear, the firm opening and clean s ending give Jayce a brisk, informal energy. The spelling feels contemporary, with a little more visual flourish than Jace. It may appeal if you enjoy the easy familiarity of a short form but want that short form to be the whole name.

Etymology: An English spelling variant of Jace, a short form of Jason. The older Greek name Iason is traditionally connected with healing.