Joey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joey Name at a Glance

Name	Joey
Meaning	Diminutive of Joseph: May Jehovah add/give increase.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Joey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joey means “Diminutive of Joseph: May Jehovah add/give increase”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joey Name Origin

Our database records Joey under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joey a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joey is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joey

When considering Joey for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.