Corey is a masculine given name and a surname. It is a masculine version of name Cora, which has Greek origins and is the maiden name of the goddess

Persephone In ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Persephone ( ; , classical pronunciation: ), also called Kore ( ; ) or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the Greek underworld, underworld afte ...

. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word ''coire'', which means "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow". As a surname, it has a number of possible derivations, including an Old Norse personal name '' Kori'' of uncertain meaning, which is found in Scandinavia and England, often meaning curly haired. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh). Notable people or fictional characters named Corey include:

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* Corey Adam (born 1981), American stand-up comedian * Corey Adams (born 1962), Australian rugby player * Corey Adamson (born 1992), Australian baseball and Australian rules football player *

Corey Allan Corey Allan (born 19 April 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Cante ...

(born 1998), Australian rugby player * Corey Allen (1934–2010), American film and television director * Corey Anderson (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Arnold (born 1976), American photographer * Corey Ashe (born 1986), American soccer player

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* Corey Baird (born 1996), American soccer player * Corey Baker (baseball) (born 1989), Israeli-American baseball player * Corey Baker (choreographer), New Zealand choreographer * Corey Ballentine (born 1996), American football player *

Corey Beaulieu Corey King Beaulieu (born November 22, 1983) is an American musician best known as the guitarist of the heavy metal band Trivium. At live shows, he also performs backing and, sometimes, lead screaming vocals. Early life Born in Dover-Foxcro ...

(born 1983), American guitar player * Corey Beck (born 1971), American basketball player * Corey Bell (born 1973), Australian rules footballer * Corey Benjamin (born 1978), American basketball player * Corey Black (born 1969), American jockey * Corey Bojorquez (born 1996), American football player * Corey Bradford (born 1975), American football player * Corey Bramlet (born 1983), American football player * Corey Loog Brennan (born 1959), guitarist, songwriter, and academic * Corey Brewer (born 1986), American basketball player * Corey Brown (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Brunish, American singer and actor *

Corey Burton Corey Burton is an American voice actor. He is the current voice of Captain Hook, Ludwig Von Drake and others for The Walt Disney Company, Shockwave on '' The Transformers'', Brainiac in the DC Animated Universe, Count Dooku and Cad Bane in ...

(born 1955), American voice actor

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* Corey Cadby (born 1995), Australian professional darts player * Corey Carrier (born 1980), American actor * Corey Cerovsek (born 1972), Canadian violinist and mathematician * Corey Chavous (born 1976), American football player * Corey Clark (born 1980), American singer * Corey Clement (born 1994), American football player * Corey Cogdell (born 1986), American trapshooter * Corey Coleman (born 1994), American football player * Corey Collins (born 2001), American football player * Corey Collymore (born 1977), West Indies cricketer * Corey Conners (born 1992), Canadian golfer * Corey Corbin (born 1969), American politician * Corey Cott (born 1990), American actor and singer * Corey Crawford (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player * Corey Croom (born 1971), American football player * Corey Crowder (born 1969), American basketball player

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* Corey Davis (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey DeAngelis, American right-wing political activist * Corey Deuel (born 1977), American professional pocket billiards player * Corey Dickerson (born 1989), American baseball player * Corey Dillon (born 1974), American football player * Corey Domachowski (born 1996), Welsh rugby union player * Corey Duffel (born 1984), American professional skateboarder

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* Corey Edwards (born 1983), Barbadian cricketer * Corey Elkins (born 1985), American ice hockey player * Corey Ellis (born 1996), Australian rules footballer * Corey Enright (born 1981), Australian rules footballer

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Corey Feldman Corey Scott Feldman (born July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as '' Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' (1984), '' Gremlins'' (1984), '' The Goonies'' (198 ...

(born 1971), American actor * Corey Fischer (1945–2020), American actor * Corey Fisher (born 1988), American basketball player * Corey Flintoff (born 1946), American news correspondent *

Corey Ford Corey Ford (April 29, 1902 – July 27, 1969) was an American humorist, writer, outdoorsman, and screenwriter. He was friendly with several members of the Algonquin Round Table in New York City and occasionally lunched there. Early years Ford wa ...

(1902–1969), American humorist and author * Corey Foster (born 1969), Canadian ice hockey player *

Corey Fuller Corey Bushe Fuller (born May 1, 1971) is an American football coach and former player. He has been Florida State football Director of Football Relations since Jan 28, 2022. He was the interim head football coach at Florida A&M University in 201 ...

(born 1990), American football player

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* Corey Gaines (born 1965), American basketball player and coach * Corey Glasgow (born 1979), Barbadian cricketer *

Corey Glover Corey Cornell James Glover (born November 6, 1964) is an American singer. He is the lead vocalist of the rock band Living Colour and has toured as the vocalist for the funk band Galactic. As an actor, he played Francis in the 1986 war movie ' ...

(born 1964), American musician, lead singer for the band Living Colour * Corey Graham (born 1985), American football player * Corey Grant (born 1991), American football player *

Corey Graves Matthew Polinsky (born February 24, 1984) is an American wrestling color commentator and retired Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Corey Graves as the color commentator on th ...

(born 1984), American wrestling announcer * Corey Gault (born 1992), Australian rules footballer

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* Corey Haim (1971–2010), Canadian actor * Corey Hall (American football) (born 1979), American football player * Corey Hall (rugby league) (born 2002), American rugby league footballer * Corey Harawira-Naera (born 1995), New Zealand rugby league footballer * Corey Harris (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Harrison (born 1983), American businessman * Corey Hart (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Harwell, American neuroscientist * Corey Hawkins (born 1988), American actor * Corey Hebert (born 1969), American journalist and physician * Corey Hetherman, American football coach and former player * Corey Heim (born 2002), American racing driver *

Corey Hertzog Corey Hertzog (born August 1, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward. Career College and amateur Hertzog attended Antietam Middle Senior H.S. scoring 107 career goals before enrolling at the Pennsylvania State U ...

(born 1990), American soccer player * Corey Hill (1978–2015), American mixed martial artist * Corey Hilliard (born 1985), American football player * Corey Hirsch (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player * Corey Hogan (born 1981), Canadian politician * Corey Holcomb (born 1968), American comedian * Corey Hughes (born 1978), Australian rugby league footballer * Corey Hulsey (born 1977), American football player

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* Corey Ivy (born 1977), American football player

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* Corey Jackson (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey James (born 1992), English disc jockey * Corey Jenkins (born 1976), American football player * Corey Jensen (born 1994), Australian rugby league footballer *

Corey Johnson (disambiguation) Corey Johnson may refer to: * Corey Johnson (actor) (born 1961), American actor * Corey Johnson (American football) (born 1973), former American football player * Corey Johnson (basketball) (born 1996), Canadian basketball player * Corey Johnson (p ...

, multiple people * Corey Jones (born 1981), Australian rules footballer * Corey Jordan (born 1999), English footballer * Corey Julks (born 1996), American baseball player

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* Corey Kelly (born 2000), Australian cricketer * Corey Kiner (born 2002), American football player * Corey Kispert (born 1999), American basketball player * Corey Kluber (born 1986), American baseball player * Corey Knebel (born 1991), American baseball player * Corey Koskie (born 1973), American baseball player

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* Corey LaJoie (born 1991), American racing driver * Corey Lanerie (born 1974), American jockey * Corey William Large (born 1975), Canadian writer and actor *

Corey Layton Corey Layton AKA Captain Turntable (born 19 July 1979 in Melbourne, Australia) is a commercial radio broadcaster. He started his career at youth radio station 89.9 Hitz-FM (Melbourne) as Captain Turntable before hosting the night show at Melbourn ...

(born 1979), Australian radio broadcaster * Corey Lee (baseball) (born 1974), American baseball player *

Corey Lee (chef) Corey Lee (born 1977) is a Korean-American chef and restaurateur based in San Francisco. In 2014, his flagship restaurant, Benu (restaurant), Benu, became the first in San Francisco to receive three Stars from the Michelin Guide, making Lee the fir ...

(born 1977), Korean-American chef * Corey Lemonier (born 1991), American football player * Corey Levin (born 1994), American football player * Corey Lewandowski (born 1973), American political lobbyist *

Corey Lewis Corey Sutherland Lewis (also known as Rey, Reyyy or The Rey) is an American comic book creator. He is primarily known as the creator of ''Sharknife'', published by Oni Press. Other works include ''PENG'' for Oni, and providing back-up comic stri ...

, American comic book creator *

, (born 1991), American racing driver *

Corey Linsley Corey Michael Linsley (born July 27, 1991) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a Center (gridiron football), center in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State B ...

(born 1991), American football player * Corey Littrell (born 1992), American baseball player * Corey Liuget (born 1990), American football player * Corey Locke (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player * Corey Lof (born 1990), Canadian actor * Corey Louchiey (born 1971), American football player * Corey Lowery (born 1973), American musician and songwriter * Corey Luciano (born 1998), American football player * Corey Lynch (born 1985), American football player

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* Corey Mace (born 1985), Canadian football player * Corey Maclin (1970–2013), American television broadcaster *

Corey Maggette Corey Antoine Maggette (; born November 12, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He became an analyst for Fox Sports. High school and college career Magget ...

(born 1979), American basketball player * Corey Makelim (born 1994), American rugby union footballer * Corey Marks (born 1989), Canadian rock and country singer * Corey Martin, American Air Force general * Corey Matthew (born 1990), Jedi Knight assigned to Dantooine (AKA One touch) * Corey May, American video game writer * Corey Mayfield (born 1970), American football player * Corey Mays (born 1983), American football player * Corey L. Maze (born 1978), American judge * Corey McPherrin (born 1955), American news anchor * Corey Mesler (born 1955), American writer * Corey Miller (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Moore (born 1979), American football player * Corey Moore (safety) (born 1993), American football player * Corey Muirhead (born 1983), American basketball player

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* Corey Nakatani (born 1970), American jockey * Corey Nelson (born 1992), American football player * Corey Norman (born 1991), Australian rugby league player

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* Corey Oates (born 1994), Australian Rugby League player * Corey O'Brien (born 1973), American lawyer and politician * Corey O'Keeffe (born 1998), English footballer *

Corey Oswalt Corey Edward Oswalt (born September 3, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets from 2018 to 2021. Career Amateur career Oswalt attended James Madison High School ( ...

(born 1993), American baseball player

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* Corey Page (born 1975), Australian film and television actor *

Corey Paris Corey Phillip Paris is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 145th district. Elected in an April 29, 2021 special election, he assumed office on May 4, 2021. He was re-elected to a second ...

, American politician * Corey Parker (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Patterson (born 1979), American baseball player * Corey Paul (born 1987), American hip hop musician * Corey Pavin (born 1959), American professional golfer * Corey Pearson (born 1973), Australian rugby league footballer * Corey Perry (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player * Corey Peters (born 1988), American football player * Corey Postiglione (born 1942), American artist and art critic * Corey Potter (born 1984), American ice hockey player * Corey S. Powell (born 1966), American science writer and journalist * Corey Pullig (born 1973), American football player

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* Corey Ragsdale (born 1982), American baseball coach * Corey Raji (born 1988), American-Nigerian basketball player * Corey Ray (born 1994), American baseball player * Corey Raymond (born 1969), American football coach * Corey Reynolds (born 1974), American musical and film actor *

Corey Robin Corey Robin (born 1967) is an American political theorist, journalist and professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He has written books on the role of fear in political life, t ...

(born 1967), American political theorist and journalist * Corey Robinson (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Rodriguez (born 1979), American boxer

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* Corey Sanders (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Sawyer (born 1971), American football player * Corey Schwab (born 1970), Canadian ice hockey player * Corey Scott (1968–1997), American stunt artist and motorcycle rider * Corey Seager (born 1994), American baseball player * Corey Sevier (born 1984), Canadian actor * Corey Simon (born 1977), American football player * Corey Small (born 1987), Canadian lacrosse player * Corey Smith (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Stapleton (born 1967), American politician * Corey Stevens (born 1954), American blues guitarist * Corey Stewart (born 1968), American politician *

Corey Stoll Corey Daniel Stoll (born March 14, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Congressman Peter Russo on the Netflix political thriller series ''House of Cards'' (2013–2016), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination in ...

(born 1976), American actor *

Corey Surrency Corey Surrency (born December 22, 1984) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played junior college football with El Camino College in which he had 30 receptions for over 670 yards in 2007. He committed to FSU a ...

(born 1984), American football player * Corey Swinson (1969–2013), American football player * Anthony Corey Sánchez Alberto (born 1997), Spanish politician and advocate for unilateral independence of Catalonia

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Corey Taylor Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot (band), Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, ly ...

(born 1973), American lead singer of the heavy metal bands Slipknot and

Stone Sour Stone Sour was an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1992. The band performed for five years before disbanding in 1997. They reunited in 2000; since 2015, the group has consisted of Corey Taylor (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Rand ...

* Corey Thomas (American football) (born 1975), American football player * Corey Thompson (born 1990), Australian rugby union footballer * Corey Thompson (American football) (born 1993), American football player * Corey Tochor (born 1977), Canadian politician * Corey Tutt (born 1992), Australian STEM champion

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* Corey Vereen (born 1995), American football player * Corey Vidal (born 1986), Canadian YouTuber

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* Corey Waddell (born 1996), Australian rugby league footballer * Corey Walden (born 1992), American professional basketball player * Corey D. B. Walker, American political thinker * Corey Ward, American rapper * Corey Warren (born 2000), Australian footballer * Corey Washington (born 1991), American football player * Corey Webster (born 1982), American football player * Corey Webster (basketball) (born 1988), New Zealand basketball player * Corey Wedlock (born 1996), Australian lawn and indoor bowler * Corey Whelan (born 1997), English-Irish soccer player * Corey White (born 1990), American football player *

Corey White (comedian) Corey White is an Australian comedian whose work draws on traumatic childhood experiences. The story of his childhood was the subject of an episode of ''Australian Story'' in 2015 and his TV series '' Corey White's Roadmap to Paradise'' premiered ...

, Australian comedian * Corey Widmer (born 1968), American football player * Corey Williams (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Woods (disambiguation), multiple people * Corey Wootton (born 1987), American football player

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Corey Yuen Corey Yuen Kwai (; 15 February 1951 – 2022) was a Hong Kong film director, film producer, action choreographer, and actor. Yuen attended the China Drama Academy and was one of the Seven Little Fortunes. In Hong Kong, he worked on several ...

(born 1951), Hong Kong film director

Surname

* Albert Corey (1878–1926), French athlete * Angela Corey (born 1954), American attorney * Bryan Corey (born 1973), American baseball pitcher * Cathal Corey, Gaelic football manager and former player * Ed Corey (1894–1970), American baseball pitcher * Elias James Corey (born 1928), American organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate * Ernest Corey (1891–1972), Australian soldier, the only person to be awarded the

Military Medal The Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the British Armed Forces, armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, below commissioned o ...

four times * Giles Corey (1611–1692) and Martha Corey (1620–1692), husband and wife executed in the Salem witch trials * Irving Corey (1892–1976), Canadian flying ace in World War I * "Professor" Irwin Corey (1914–2017), American comedian and actor * Isabelle Corey (1939–2011), French film actress * James S. A. Corey, pen name used by collaborating American novelists Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck *

Jeff Corey Jeff Corey (born Arthur Zwerling; August 10, 1914 – August 16, 2002) was an American stage and screen actor. He was blacklisted in the 1950s and became an acting coach for a period, before returning to film and television work in the 1960s. ...

(1914–2002), American stage and screen actor and director * Jill Corey (1935–2021), American singer * Jim Corey (1883–1956), American actor * John Corey (), English actor * Katherine Corey (), English actress *

Robert Corey Robert Brainard Corey (August 19, 1897 – April 23, 1971) was an American biochemist, mostly known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet with Linus Pauling. Also working with Pauling was Herman Branson. Their discoveries ...

(1897–1971), American structural chemist * Ronald Corey (born 1938), Canadian businessman and former professional ice hockey executive * Walt Corey (1938–2022), American football player and coach * Wendell Corey (1914–1968), American actor and politician

Fictional characters

*Corey Riffin, a character from Canadian animated TV series ''

Grojband ''Grojband'' (Blend word, portmanteau for "garage" and "band") is a Canadian animated television series created by Todd Kauffman and Mark Thornton for Teletoon in Canada and Cartoon Network in the United States. Produced by Fresh TV and Neptoon S ...

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