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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The cypress tree
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SY-prus
Cypress is an English name that comes straight from the cypress tree, and it's pronounced SY-prus. It's a nature name with a plain, outdoorsy feel that works for any child.
Meaning & Origin of Cypress
Meaning: The cypress tree.
Origin: English.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Cypress
SY-prusIPA /ˈsaɪprəs/
Popularity of Cypress
Cypress ranked #1416 in the U.S. in 2024, with 130 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security data, which runs from 1978 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.
Names Like Cypress
These names have followed a similar path to Cypress in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Cypress mean?
The cypress tree. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Cypress?
Cypress is pronounced SY-prus (IPA: /ˈsaɪprəs/).
Is Cypress a popular name right now?
Cypress is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1416 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)
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