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The baby name Phoebe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfiː.bi/ (FEE-bee).

Phoebe is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈfiː.bi/ (FEE-bee)

What is the meaning of the name Phoebe ?

The baby name Phoebe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfiː.bi/ (FEE-bee).

Phoebe is Greek in Origin.

Phoebe is the English form of Greek Phoíbē (Φοίβη), the feminine counterpart of Phoibos, an epithet of Apollo meaning “bright, pure, radiant.” In myth, Phoebe is a Titaness associated with prophetic wisdom and lunar light, grandmother of Apollo and Artemis; her name later inspired the Saturnian moon Phoebe. The New Testament also features a Christian leader, Phoebe of Cenchreae (Romans 16:1), anchoring the name in both classical and biblical traditions.

Used in English from the 16th century, it flourished among Puritans, appears as “Phebe” in Shakespeare, waned, and surged again in the late 20th century, helped by pop culture. International forms include Greek Foivi, French Phébé, and Italian and Spanish/Portuguese Febe; variant spellings include Phebe. Nicknames include Phoebs, Bee, and Bebe. The name conveys brightness, clarity, and cheerful poise - an elegant classic with mythic and scriptural depth.

Phoebe has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Phoebe

Phoebe Tonkin Actor · Born 1989 · Australia Phoebe Tonkin is an Australian actor best known for her role as Hayley Marshall in the TV series The Originals. She also starred as Cleo Sertori in the popular series H2O: Just Add Water. Born in 1989, Phoebe has become a familiar face in both television and film. Phoebe Waller-Bridge Actor · Born 1985 · United Kingdom Phoebe Waller-Bridge is best known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed TV series Fleabag. She also played a key role in the first season of Killing Eve as its head writer. Her unique storytelling and sharp wit have made her a standout figure in television. Phoebe Cates-Kline Actor · Born 1963 · United States Phoebe Cates-Kline is best known for her role as Linda Barrett in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She also starred in the popular movies Gremlins and Drop Dead Fred. Her performances in these films made her a memorable figure in 1980s cinema.
Phoebe Dynevor Actor · Born 1995 · United Kingdom Phoebe Dynevor is an actor from the United Kingdom, best known for her role as Daphne Bridgerton in the popular Netflix series Bridgerton. Born in 1995, she has also appeared in the TV series Younger and the film The Colour Room. Phoebe Fox Actor · Born 1987 · United Kingdom Phoebe Fox is a talented British actor, best known for her role in the film 'The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death'. She has also appeared in the TV series 'The Great' and 'Black Mirror', showcasing her versatility and skill in various genres.

Phoebe – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2023 #1 — 420
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #37 16 2,706
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
New Zealand Girls 2010 #45 72 98
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
TW 0 #58 43 4,523
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN 0 #66 20 3,857
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
TW Girls 0 #89 236 8,139
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
HK Girls 0 #97 1,769 16,104
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
HK 0 #102 360 8,483
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
BN Girls 0 #106 9 5,459
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MO Girls 0 #114 155 7,056
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #129 7 1,786
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BW Girls 0 #136 13 4,216
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
CN Girls 0 #143 292 8,829
Canada Girls 2024 #149 148 2,795
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
United States Girls 2024 #172 1,639 8,487
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
Sweden Girls 2021 #180 4 1,666
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
Belgium Girls 2006 #200 21 399
NA Girls 0 #209 16 7,146
SG 0 #221 49 11,010
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
GR Girls 0 #228 15 6,293
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
SG Girls 0 #242 443 18,916
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MY 0 #255 76 12,352
NG 0 #264 9 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
PH Girls 0 #277 115 13,098
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
GH Girls 0 #285 40 6,973
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
EG 0 #376 25 6,387
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
KW Girls 0 #470 46 19,177
NG Girls 0 #472 370 15,093
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
MY Girls 0 #500 586 24,821
AE Girls 0 #508 46 20,968
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
IT 0 #702 13 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #712 27 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #794 45 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Boys 2004 #828 5 7,246
NL Girls 0 #842 114 5,933
EG Girls 0 #847 113 14,742
SA Girls 0 #881 55 25,931
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
ZA Girls 0 #931 211 25,928
Spain Girls 0 #944 40 5,561
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,337 110 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Phoebe is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
France
New South Wales, Australia

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People also ask about Phoebe

Phoebe is predominantly a girl's name.
Phoebe is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈfiː.bi/ (FEE-bee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Phebe, Phoebie, Phèbe, Pheebs, Phoebs and Bee.
Across languages, Phoebe has these equivalents: Phoebus (masculine, Greek), Φοίβη (Phoíbē).
Yes, very popular — Phoebe ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Phoebe ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Phoebe's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Phoebe are in our database, including Phoebe Tonkin (Actor), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Actor), Phoebe Cates-Kline (Actor).