Phoebe

Pronunciation: [ f-EEB-ee ]

Boy Name #28,154 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Phoebe is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EEB-ee.

Parents who love the name Phoebe often also consider Phoebe, Phebe, Philomena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,154
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Phoenix #275

Nicknames

Pho Phy Phoie Phoeie

Also a Girl Name

Phoebe is also used as a girl name, ranked #183.

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Similar Names

Phoebe Phebe Philomena Phyllis Philip Phillip Phil Philo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phoebe

Is Phoebe a boy or girl name?

Phoebe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28154. As a girl name, it is ranked #183. Phoebe is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Phoebe?

Phoebe is pronounced f-EEB-ee.

How popular is the name Phoebe?

Phoebe is currently ranked #28154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Phoebe?

Common nicknames for Phoebe include Pho, Phy, Phoie, and Phoeie.

Is Phoebe a common or rare name?

Phoebe is an uncommon name, ranked #28154 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phoebe

Phoebe is a boy name .

Is Phoebe a boy or girl name? Phoebe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,154 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #183. Phoebe is more commonly used as a girl name.

Phoebe is currently ranked #28,154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Phoebe include Pho, Phy, Phoie, and Phoeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Phoebe include Phoenix . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.