Corey-James
Mixed (Norse/Irish and Hebrew) · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Corey-James
Corey-James is a compound name combining "Corey," derived from the Old Norse "Kórey" or Irish "Cóir" meaning "hollow" or "seething pool," with "James," from the Hebrew "Yaakov" (Jacob) meaning "supplanter." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom, with James having deep Christian roots as the name of one of Jesus's apostles, while Corey gained modern popularity in the 20th century.
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Etymology
Corey-James is a compound name combining "Corey," derived from the Old Norse "Kórey" or Irish "Cóir" meaning "hollow" or "seething pool," with "James," from the Hebrew "Yaakov" (Jacob) meaning "supplanter." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom, with James having deep Christian roots as the name of one of Jesus's apostles, while Corey gained modern popularity in the 20th century.
Corey-James currently ranks #4,790 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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