Joey

At a Glance: Name: Joey – Meaning: diminutive of Joe/Joseph: God will add – Origin: English (diminutive of Joe/Joseph) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JOH-ee

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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

Phonetic: JOH-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Joey mean?

Diminutive of joe/joseph: god will add. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joey)

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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