girl · greek and biblical
Phoebe
say it fee-bee
What Phoebe means
- Greek and Biblical bright, radiant; a Titaness Greek myth and New Testament: Phoebe, a Titaness; Phoebe the deacon of Cenchreae (Romans 16)
How popular it is
In the top 100 in 5 countries.
Its use is steady over the last ten years.
- no. 21 in England & Wales (2024)
- no. 33 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 47 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 70 in New Zealand (2023)
- no. 71 in Australia (2024)
- no. 193 in the US (2024)
- no. 386 in Ontario & Quebec (2020)
- no. 749 in Switzerland (2025)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Febe, Phoibe, Phebe
Names with a similar meaning
Clara Ellie Elena Lucy Lena Eleanor Ayla Zara Helena Lucia Elina Claire
Phoebe in stories
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire: Phoebe, the ghost-type Elite Four member
- As You Like It: Phebe, the scornful shepherdess
- The Catcher in the Rye: Phoebe Caulfield, Holden's beloved little sister
- Friends: Phoebe Buffay, the quirky masseuse and singer
- Charmed: Phoebe Halliwell, the psychic sister