The name Poet is a boy's name of English origin.

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Poet is a new entry in both the trendy word and occupational categories as well as a member of the growing group of <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">gender neutral names</a>.  A handful of baby boys received the name in the US last year.  A perfect choice, especially in the middle, for the child of writers or those with a poetic bent.  And Po is an adorable nickname for either gender.

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The name Poet peaked for boys at #4822 in 2024. Poet is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Poet is a girl's name of English origin.

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A recently entered name on the roster, Poet was used for her daughter by Soleil Moon (Punky Brewster) Frye, who obviously appreciates the advantages of an unusual name.  This is a possible middle name choice for verse-loving parents who want to skip specifics like Auden or Poe or Keats or Tennyson and go with the generic.
<br/><br/>Possible alternatives: Poetry, Poesie, Sonnet (used by Forest Whitaker)

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The name Poet peaked for girls at #5892 in 2021. Poet is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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