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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Joe/Joseph: God will add
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Joe/Joseph)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JOH-ee
Joey is a boy's name, pronounced JOH-ee, that started life as a diminutive of Joe or Joseph — carrying that name's meaning, "God will add." It fits a clean, modern style, working well as a short, standalone name rather than just a nickname. Simple and familiar, it's the kind of name that reads easy on the page and easy to say out loud.
Meaning & Origin of Joey
Meaning: Diminutive of Joe/Joseph: God will add.
Origin: English (diminutive of Joe/Joseph).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Joey
JOH-eeIPA /ˈdʒoʊi/
Popularity of Joey
Joey peaked at #194 in 1976, when 1,160 boys were given the name — by 2024 it had fallen to #889, with just 266 babies named Joey that year, based on Social Security data spanning 1915 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Joey mean?
Diminutive of Joe/Joseph: God will add. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Joey?
Joey is pronounced JOH-ee (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊi/).
Is Joey a popular name right now?
Joey peaked at #194 in 1976 and is ranked #889 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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