Poppy

Pronunciation: [ p-AHP-ee ]

Boy Name #35,914 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Poppy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AHP-ee.

Parents who love the name Poppy often also consider Polly, Pollie, Porter .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,914
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pop Poy Popie

Also a Girl Name

Poppy is also used as a girl name, ranked #338.

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Similar Names

Polly Pollie Porter Portia Powell Polk Posey Pomp

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poppy

Is Poppy a boy or girl name?

Poppy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35914. As a girl name, it is ranked #338. Poppy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Poppy?

Poppy is pronounced p-AHP-ee.

How popular is the name Poppy?

Poppy is currently ranked #35914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Poppy?

Common nicknames for Poppy include Pop, Poy, and Popie.

Is Poppy a common or rare name?

Poppy is an uncommon name, ranked #35914 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Poppy

Poppy is a boy name .

Is Poppy a boy or girl name? Poppy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,914 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #338. Poppy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Poppy is currently ranked #35,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Poppy include Pop, Poy, and Popie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.