Jocquez is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name "Oluwakemi," which means "The Lord has done great things for me." It is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊkwɛz/. This unique and distinct name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
The name Jocquez experienced two peaks in popularity with six births each in 1996 and 1999, resulting in a total of twelve babies named Jocquez over those years.