Joey

Joey is an English familiar form of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God will increase." The name gained widespread use as an independent given name through the popularity of Joseph in Christian tradition, particularly through the biblical patriarch Joseph and Saint Joseph. It is also closely associated with the nickname Joe and the Australian English term for a young kangaroo, which, while a cultural curiosity, did not originate from the personal name. Related forms include Joe, Joseph, Josie, and the Italian Giuseppe.