Beebe is of American origin, meaning 'beekeeper.' It's a surname that has been adopted as a given name in some instances. The name Beebe is believed to have derived from the Middle English word 'beeb,' which referred to a beekeeper. It's also thought to be associated with the Old French word 'biene,' meaning 'bee.' Spelling variations of the name include Beebee, Beeber, and Beaboe.
"The name Beebe experienced a dip in popularity between 1924 and 1934, with only one birth recorded in the latter period compared to six in the former. However, it saw a resurgence starting from 1959, with five births each year for three consecutive years. Overall, there were thirty-one babies named Beebe during these periods."