Cypress

At a Glance: Name: Cypress – Meaning: the cypress tree – Origin: English – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SY-prus

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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

Phonetic: SY-prus   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cypress mean?

The cypress tree. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress)

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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