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Poe

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Pronounced POH /ˈpoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A surname best known from writer Edgar Allan Poe; the name may trace to 'peacock' (a nickname surname) or a place name. Also carried by Poe Dameron in Star Wars. A crisp, literary one-beat name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp literary name: Poe recalls Edgar Allan Poe (said 'POH'). Offbeat and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA surname best known from writer Edgar Allan Poe; the name may trace to 'peacock' (a nickname surname) or a place name. Also carried by Poe Dameron in Star Wars. A crisp, literary one-beat name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14736 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Poe reads as a literary surname, tied to Edgar Allan Poe and to Poe Dameron of Star Wars; its deeper root is uncertain. Crisp and offbeat, it is very rare in the U.S. (said 'POH').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, literary, and crisp.

Did you know? Poe is a surname famous from writer Edgar Allan Poe — possibly from 'peacock' or a place name — and also Poe Dameron in Star Wars; a crisp, literary one-beat name, which we note honestly (said 'POH').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Poe — A surname (Edgar Allan Poe); also Poe Dameron (Star Wars). audio false.

Variations

PoPohPowe

Nicknames

PoePo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Poe mean?

Poe is a surname best known from writer Edgar Allan Poe; also Poe Dameron in Star Wars.

How do you pronounce Poe?

It's said POH /ˈpoʊ/ — one syllable.

Is Poe a boy or girl name?

Poe is used here as a girl's name; it is a unisex surname-style pick.

How popular is Poe?

Poe is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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