Phoebus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Phoebus \pho(e)-bus\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "bright, radiant". The sun god Apollo was also known as Phoebus Apollo, referring to the fact that he brought light. The feminine version Phoebe is more common, possibly because it is also a biblical name.

Phoebus has 1 variant form: Phoibos.

For more information, see also the related name Feivel.

Baby names that sound like Phoebus are Phipps and Phips.

Phoebus is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Phoebus. Click here to compare Phoebus with related baby names.