Cote vs Phoebe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cote

Boy #28,101 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hillside, slope"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,101
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Phoebe

Girl #183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#183
Total SSA Count
1,639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pheebs, Bee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cote Rank #28,101
Phoebe Rank #183

Phoebe is more popular, ranked #183 vs #28101 for Cote.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cote ___

  • Cote James
  • Cote William
  • Cote Henry
  • Cote Alexander
  • Cote Michael

Phoebe ___

  • Phoebe Rose
  • Phoebe Jane
  • Phoebe Ann
  • Phoebe Claire
  • Phoebe Kate
  • Phoebe Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cote

Blaise Luc Remy Soleil Fleur

If you choose Phoebe

Theo Arthur Clem Iris Juno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cote or Phoebe more popular?

Phoebe is more popular, ranked #183 compared to Cote at #28101 in the United States.

What do Cote and Phoebe mean?

Cote means "hillside, slope" (French origin). Phoebe means "bright, radiant, shining" (Greek origin).

Are Cote and Phoebe boy or girl names?

Cote is primarily a boy name. Phoebe is primarily a girl name.

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