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Corey Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "corey" is "from the irish gaelic surname Ó comhraidhe, which means 'descendant of comhraidhe' or 'ravine dweller'", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
corey
Meaning
from the irish gaelic surname Ó comhraidhe, which means 'descendant of comhraidhe' or 'ravine dweller'
Pronunciation
kor-ee
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Corey Name Details

The name Corey originated from the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe, which was later anglicized as O'Cory. It is derived from the Gaelic term 'Comhraidhe', meaning 'ravine dweller' or 'descendant of Comhraidhe'. In the past, this name was typically found as a given name for boys; however, it has also gained popularity as a unisex name in recent years. Corey is frequently used in English-speaking countries and can be spelled differently, such as Cory or Corrie.

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