Poet

♂ Boy

Pronounced POH-ət /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/High

Meaning: From the word poet — Greek poietes, 'a maker, a creator; one who writes verse'Medium

In 30 seconds: A maker of verse: Poet is the word-name for a writer of poetry — lyrical, artful, and modern. Distinctive and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningFrom the word poet — Greek poietes, 'a maker, a creator; one who writes verse'

U.S. rank (2025)#4824 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Poet comes from the word poet — Greek poietes, 'a maker, a creator; one who composes verse'. A lyrical, artful, modern word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-maker-of-verse at the root, and artful.

Did you know? Poet, from Greek poietes ('a maker, a creator'), names a writer of verse — a lyrical, artful word-name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — poet — word origin

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Poet mean?

Poet is the word for 'a maker of verse, a poet' (Greek poietes).

How do you pronounce Poet?

It's said POH-ət /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Poet a boy or girl name?

Poet is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Poet?

Poet is a very rare name in the U.S.