Zoe
Zoe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzəʊ.i/ · /ˈzəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Zoe
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, of common usage, variant of Zoë.
How popular is Zoe?
Since 1880, 163,256 girls and 597 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoe (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #29 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #3431 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #31 for girls, with 5,659 babies given the name.
Names similar to Zoe
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Zoe
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Zoe FAQ
What does the name Zoe mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, of common usage, variant of Zoë.
What is the origin of the name Zoe?
Zoe is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Zoe?
Since 1880, 163,256 girls and 597 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoe (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #29 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #3431 in 1995. In 2025 it ranked #31 for girls, with 5,659 babies given the name.
Is Zoe a boy or girl name?
Zoe is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 163,256 girls and 597 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.