Joey

Male

Meaning

God Will Increase

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒoʊi/

Traits associated with the name Joey:

Dogs named Joey tend to be loving, good-natured, resilient, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Joey?

It suggests that you have a fondness for the name Joey and may have a sentimental attachment to it. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the popular TV show Friends, in which the character Joey Tribbiani was a fan favorite.

Is Joey a good dog name?

Joey has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Joey isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Joey is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Joey was, in the past month, the 475th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Joey is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Joey was viewed 117 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Joey's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Joey is most adored in Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Arizona and Alabama.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Joey.

Most popular breeds named Joey:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Dachshund

Famous dogs named Joey:

  • film icon A bloodhound named Joey played a role in the movie Fool's Parade.

Joey is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes a baby kangaroo, adding an adorable, playful vibe to pups.

Dog names like Joey:

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Joey dog name meaning

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Joseh (Florida, United States)
Think the name Joey has a good ring to it
June 20, 2023

Let us know what you think of Joey as a dog name!