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Korey

KOHR-ee

Popularity

#9235

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

12,806

Peak Year

#551 in 1990

First Recorded

1953

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Korey is an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Corey, which is thought to be derived from the Old Norse name Kóri, of uncertain meaning.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Korey Cooper

    American musician for the band Skillet

  • Korey Stringer

    American football player (offensive tackle)

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Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingAdaptableEnergetic

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