Latin girl name
Poppy Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Poppy means poppy flower. From the flower name poppy, descended from Latin papaver.
Poppy is the name of the red wild flower, which comes from the Old English popæg and ultimately from the Latin papaver. The flower became a symbol of remembrance after the First World War, which gives the name a quiet depth as well as its bright, playful sound. As a given name it was uncommon until the end of the twentieth century and has grown steadily since. It is a lively, friendly choice.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Poppy
POP·ee
Poppy has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Poppy
PoppiePoppi
A well-known Poppy
Poppy Montgomery.
Poppy popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Poppy ranked #105 in Ireland (45 babies) and #292 in the US (1,054 babies). The two countries rank it at a similar level.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poppy mean?
Poppy means "poppy flower". From the flower name poppy, descended from Latin papaver.
How do you pronounce Poppy?
Poppy is pronounced POP-ee.
What is the origin of Poppy?
Poppy is a Latin girl name.
Is Poppy a popular name?
Poppy ranked #105 in Ireland in 2025 and #292 in the US in 2025.
How many syllables are in Poppy?
Poppy has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Poppy?
Other spellings and forms include Poppie, Poppi.