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Pheobe

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Pronounced FEE-bee /ˈfi.bi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Phoebe — from the Greek phoibos, 'bright; radiant; shining; pure' (a Titan and a name of the moon goddess Artemis)Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; radiant; pure: Pheobe spells Phoebe. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'FEE-bee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Phoebe — from the Greek phoibos, 'bright; radiant; shining; pure' (a Titan and a name of the moon goddess Artemis)
U.S. rank (2024)#8806 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200918822024

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

Pheobe is a spelling of Phoebe — from the Greek phoibos, 'bright; radiant; shining; pure' (a Titan and a name of the moon goddess Artemis). A lyrical, classic name (said 'FEE-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Phoebe. Rare in this form, bright-and-radiant at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Phoebe means 'bright; radiant; shining; pure' in Greek (a Titan and a name of the moon goddess) — Pheobe is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'FEE-bee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Phoebe — Greek etymology

Variations

PhoebePhebeFeebee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pheobe mean?

Pheobe spells Phoebe — Greek 'bright; radiant; shining; pure'.

How do you pronounce Pheobe?

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

Is Pheobe a boy or girl name?

Pheobe is a girl's name.

How popular is Pheobe?

Pheobe is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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