Boy name
Joey name meaning
“may God add”
Joey is a masculine English name meaning “may God add”, expressing a wish that God may add. It is a diminutive of Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef. Its relationship to Joseph explains Joey's use as a smaller, familiar form of that name.
What does Joey mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Joey
An English diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, expressing a wish that God may add.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Joey
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Joey, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Marco: associated with Mars
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Pilipus: lover of horses
- Yehuda: praise to God
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Joey Rene
Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Meaning of each word
- Yefta: he opens
- Joey: may God add
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Joey Mikha
Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Mikha: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Ezer: help, assistance
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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How to pronounce Joey
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮄ |
Is Joey a boy’s name?
Yes, Joey is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Joey ranks #4,142 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Joey
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Joey
- Joey Pelupessy · b. 1993
- Joey Alexander · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Joey
What is the meaning of Joey?
Joey means may God add. An English diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, expressing a wish that God may add.
Is Joey a boy’s name?
Yes, Joey is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Joey?
Joey is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Joey have?
Joey has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Joey?
Joey ranks #4,142 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Joey?
Some ideas: Joey Marco Kevin; Joey Pilipus Yehuda; Joey Rene.
Famous people named Joey?
Notable people named Joey include Joey Pelupessy, Joey Alexander.
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