name vs cite

name and cite both are nouns.

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

As verbs, name and cite are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, cite is a hyponym of name; that is, cite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:

name (noun)	cite (noun)
by the sanction or authority of	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
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

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