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Corey
BoyIrish, Gaelic origin · /KOR-ee/ · modern
Meaning: Hollow, seething pool, or ravine.
Popularity 72/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Corey is a popular, familiar name (popularity 72/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Corey is derived from the Irish and Gaelic word 'coire,' meaning 'hollow,' 'seething pool,' or 'ravine.' It originally referred to a geographical feature, often a rounded hollow in a mountainous area. Over time, it evolved into a surname before becoming a popular given name, particularly in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
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