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Phebe

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Pronounced FEE-bee /ˈfi.bi/High

Meaning: A no-o spelling of Phoebe — from Greek Phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pure' (a Titaness; a name of the moon)Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright; radiant: Phebe spells Phoebe — 'bright, radiant, pure'. Soft, luminous, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA no-o spelling of Phoebe — from Greek Phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pure' (a Titaness; a name of the moon)
U.S. rank (2025)#5669 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Phebe is a no-o spelling of Phoebe — from Greek Phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pure' (a Titaness associated with the moon; in the New Testament, Phoebe is a deaconess commended by St Paul). A soft, luminous name; this Phebe spelling is the old biblical and Quaker form (a character in Shakespeare's As You Like It). Said 'FEE-bee'.

It registers thinly beside Phoebe. Rare, bright-and-radiant at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Phoebe means 'bright, radiant, pure' (Greek Phoibe — a Titaness, a name of the moon; a deaconess greeted by St Paul) — Phebe is a no-o spelling, soft and luminous (an old biblical/Quaker spelling).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Phoebe — root etymology

Variations

PhoebePheobeFebe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phebe mean?

Phebe spells Phoebe — Greek 'bright, radiant, pure'.

How do you pronounce Phebe?

It's said FEE-bee /ˈfi.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Phebe a boy or girl name?

Phebe is a girl's name.

How popular is Phebe?

Phebe is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Phoebe is more common.

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