Zoe

Meaning of Zoe

Zoe means "life." It represents a vibrant and fulfilling existence.

Zoe has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zoe

Zoe has held fairly steady, sitting around #31 in 2025 after peaking at #29 in 2024.

Notable people named Zoe

• Zooey Deschanel
  Actress, musician, and singer
• Zoë Kravitz
  Actress, singer, and model
• Zoe Saldana
  Actress in science fiction
• Zoë Wanamaker
  British-American actress
• Zoe Kazan
  Actress, playwright, screenwriter

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Questions about the name Zoe

What does the name Zoe mean?

Zoe means zoe means "life." it represents a vibrant and fulfilling existence, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Zoe a boy's or a girl's name?

Zoe is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zoe?

In 2025, Zoe ranked #31 for girls, down from #29 the year before.

When was Zoe most popular?

Zoe peaked at #29 in 2024.