Corey is a common name that can refer to various individuals. It is often used as a first name for both males and females. The name has origins in English and Irish, and it can mean "dweller near the hollow" or "from the hollow." In popular culture, there are several notable people named Corey, including Corey Feldman, an American actor known for his roles in the 1980s films, and Corey Taylor, the lead vocalist of the rock bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. The name is also associated with various fictional characters in movies and television shows.