Demetri vs Korey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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Korey

Boy #2,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, cauldron"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,642
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, Koy, Koie

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565
Korey Rank #2,642

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2642 for Korey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Korey ___

  • Korey James
  • Korey Michael
  • Korey Lee
  • Korey Dean
  • Korey Blake
  • Korey Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Korey more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Korey at #2642 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Korey mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). Korey means "hollow, cauldron" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Demetri and Korey boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Korey is primarily a boy name.

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