What does Evangeline mean?
Evangeline means “bearer of good news” in Greek.
What does Phoebe mean?
From the Greek Phoibe, “bright” or “radiant,” a name of the moon in myth.
Evangeline vs Phoebe
Which is more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Phoebe today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,885 named Phoebe.
| Evangeline | Phoebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bearer of good news | Bright, radiant |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAN-juh-leen | FEE-bee |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1881 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (1,998) | 2025 (1,885) |
| In 2025 | 1,998 | 1,885 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Evangeline
Phoebe
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Evangeline | Phoebe |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8,812 | 8,928 |
| 2010s | 11,610 | 10,645 |
| 2000s | 3,323 | 8,085 |
| 1990s | 716 | 3,288 |
| 1980s | 562 | 1,123 |
| 1970s | 821 | 1,134 |
| 1960s | 1,182 | 1,064 |
| 1950s | 1,411 | 1,092 |
| 1940s | 1,404 | 1,230 |
| 1930s | 1,973 | 1,404 |
| 1920s | 2,444 | 1,851 |
| 1910s | 1,552 | 1,601 |
| 1900s | 553 | 719 |
| 1890s | 300 | 848 |
| 1880s | 108 | 646 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Evangeline or Phoebe more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Phoebe today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,885 named Phoebe.
What is the difference between Evangeline and Phoebe?
Evangeline means Bearer of good news (Greek origin), while Phoebe means Bright, radiant (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Evangeline or Phoebe?
In US records, Evangeline first appears in 1881 and Phoebe in 1880, so Phoebe has the longer recorded history.