# Phoebe: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Phoebe meaning: "Bright, radiant" (Greek origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Phoebe

     
 
Quick answer — What does Phoebe mean? 

 
Phoebe is a girl name of Greek origin, meaning "Bright, radiant". It's commonly grouped as a classic, vintage name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Phoebe under classic, vintage names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Bright, radiant   Origin Greek   Name family    [Greek](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/greek/)     Gender Girl   Style classic, vintage       
## Names similar to Phoebe

 

Sharing at least one style with Phoebe — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Evelyn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/evelyn/)[ Penelope ](/tools/baby-name-finder/penelope/)[ Matilda ](/tools/baby-name-finder/matilda/)[ Clara ](/tools/baby-name-finder/clara/)[ Beatrice ](/tools/baby-name-finder/beatrice/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Phoebe's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)     
## Questions about the name Phoebe

    What does the name Phoebe mean?   
 Phoebe is of Greek origin and means "Bright, radiant". 

   Is Phoebe a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Phoebe" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Phoebe?   
 Names with a similar style to Phoebe include Florence, Evelyn, Penelope, Matilda. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.