Hannah vs Phoebe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Phoebe Rank #183

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #183 for Phoebe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

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 Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Phoebe

Theo Arthur Clem Iris Juno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Phoebe more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Phoebe at #183 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Phoebe mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Phoebe means "bright, radiant, shining" (Greek origin).

Are Hannah and Phoebe boy or girl names?

Hannah is primarily a girl name. Phoebe is primarily a girl name.

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