Greek girl name
Sophie Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Sophie means wisdom. From Greek sophia, meaning wisdom, through the French form of Sophia.
Sophie is the French form of Sophia, which comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom. The name was carried across Europe by royal houses and spread in English-speaking countries from the seventeenth century, often as a more casual alternative to Sophia. Sophie is warm and quick to say, and keeps the classical meaning in a lighter form. Spellings with an f, such as Sofie, are common in Ireland, Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Sophie
SO·fee
Sophie has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Sophie
SophySofieSofiaSophia
A well-known Sophie
Sophie Turner.
Sophie popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Sophie ranked #6 in Ireland (246 babies) and #55 in the US (3,984 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophie mean?
Sophie means "wisdom". From Greek sophia, meaning wisdom, through the French form of Sophia.
How do you pronounce Sophie?
Sophie is pronounced SO-fee.
What is the origin of Sophie?
Sophie is a Greek girl name.
Is Sophie a popular name?
Sophie ranked #6 in Ireland in 2025 and #55 in the US in 2025.
How many syllables are in Sophie?
Sophie has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Sophie?
Other spellings and forms include Sophy, Sofie, Sofia, Sophia.