Phoebe
Phoebe is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “Bright, radiant, or shining one.” It ranked #157 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek 'Phoibe,' a Titaness associated with the moon and prophecy.
how do you pronounce Phoebe?
FEE-bee
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what does Phoebe mean?
The name Phoebe means “Bright, radiant, or shining one.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek 'Phoibe,' a Titaness associated with the moon and prophecy. It appears in the New Testament and in Shakespeare. Phoebe Buffay from Friends brought wide modern recognition.
where does the name Phoebe come from?
From the Greek Phoibe, the feminine form of Phoebus, an epithet of Apollo meaning bright, shining, or pure.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #157 |
| 2024 | #183 |
| 2023 | #191 |
| 2022 | #212 |
| 2021 | #247 |
| 2020 | #254 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Phoebe?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Phoebe?
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Phoebe Cates
- Phoebe Bridgers
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what names go well with Phoebe?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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