Poe is derived from Old English, meaning 'peacock'. It was originally an occupational surname for a peacock keeper or seller. The name has been popularized by the renowned American writer Edgar Allan Poe, who used it as his pen name.
"Poe has seen a surge in popularity as a baby name in recent years, with 5 babies named Poe in 2014, followed by a peak of 6 babies each year from 2019 to 2023, resulting in a total of 23 little Poes."