Poe
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: The poppy flower, red flower
Origin: English/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #10423 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Pope, meaning the poppy flower, red flower.
Similar names: poem, poet, pope, phoebee, poetry, powell, power
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Poe? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Poe, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Poe
What does the name Poe mean?
Poe means “The poppy flower, red flower” from English/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Poe?
Poe has English/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “The poppy flower, red flower”.
How popular is Poe?
Poe ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Poe most popular?
Poe peaked in 2017 with 11 babies registered that year.
Is Poe a boy or girl name?
Poe is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 75% of Poes are boys and 25% are girls.
Is the name Poe rising or falling in popularity?
Poe has risen 1596 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11310 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Poe been recorded?
Poe appears in birth records across 14 years — from 2010 through 2025.