Koi vs Korey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Koi Rank #2,684
Korey Rank #2,642

Korey is more popular, ranked #2642 vs #2684 for Koi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Koi ___

  • Koi River
  • Koi Blue
  • Koi James
  • Koi Lee
  • Koi Finn
  • Koi Reef

Korey ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koi

Kai Reef Cove Marina River

If you choose Korey

Tyler Casey Jordan Kayla Tara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koi or Korey more popular?

Korey is more popular, ranked #2642 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do Koi and Korey mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Korey means "hollow, cauldron" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Koi and Korey boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Korey is primarily a boy name.

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