Corey: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From the hollow (from coire, 'cauldron, hollow')
Origin
Irish (Gaelic)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KOR-ee

Corey is an Irish (Gaelic) boy's name meaning “from the hollow (from coire, 'cauldron, hollow')”. It appears in our list of 200+ Modern Boy Names for Girls (That Will Surprise You).

Meaning & Origin of Corey

Meaning: From the hollow (from coire, 'cauldron, hollow').

Origin: Irish (Gaelic).

How to Pronounce Corey

KOR-eeIPA /ˈkɔːri/

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