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Cypress

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Pronounced SY-pres /ˈsaɪ.prɛs/High

Meaning: cypress tree, symbol of eternal lifeMedium

In 30 seconds: Cypress is a nature name meaning cypress tree, a tree associated with mourning, eternal life, and Mediterranean beauty. A striking two-syllable botanical name with classical depth.
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Origin HighEnglish, Greek
Meaningcypress tree, symbol of eternal life
U.S. rank (2024)#2439 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 970

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cypress is the English name of the tall, dark conifer, from Greek kyparissos. The cypress was sacred in Mediterranean cultures as a symbol of eternal life and the transition between worlds.

Cypress has appeared as a given name in the 21st century alongside other tree and botanical names.

Did you know? The cypress tree was sacred to the ancient Greeks — Kyparissos was a beautiful youth transformed into the first cypress tree by Apollo, giving this name a mythological origin of unrequited love.
Overall data confidence 82%
Liddell & Scott, Greek-English Lexicon — reference for CypressOxford English Dictionary: cypress — reference for CypressUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

Cypresse

Nicknames

Cip

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Frequently Asked

What does Cypress mean?

Cypress means the cypress tree, from Greek kyparissos. The cypress was sacred in Mediterranean cultures as a symbol of eternal life.

How do you pronounce Cypress?

Cypress is pronounced SY-pres (/ˈsaɪ.prɛs/), with two syllables.

Is Cypress a girl's name?

Cypress is a gender-neutral nature name used for girls.

How popular is the name Cypress?

Cypress is a rare modern botanical name that has appeared in US records in the 21st century.