cite vs name

cite and name both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cite	Yes	No	Yes	No
name	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cite and name are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cite include advert, bring up, mention, refer.

As verbs, name is a hypernym of cite; that is, name is a word with a broader meaning than cite:

Other hypernyms of cite include advert, bring up, cite, mention, refer.

cite (noun)	name (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage	by the sanction or authority of
	a language unit by which a person or thing is known
	a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
	family based on male descent
	a well-known or notable person
	a person's reputation

cite (verb)	name (verb)
make reference to	determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
commend	identify as in botany or biology, for example
repeat a passage from	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
refer to for illustration or proof	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
advance evidence for	make reference to
call in an official matter, such as to attend court	mention and identify by name
refer to	give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
	create and charge with a task or function
	charge with a function; charge to be