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Cypress
♂ Boy
Pronounced SY-pres /ˈsaɪ.prɪs/Low
Meaning: Cypress tree, the tall evergreen treeLow
In 30 seconds: Cypress is a nature word-name from the tall, slender evergreen tree of Mediterranean origin. As a given name it evokes height, permanence, and the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape.
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MeaningCypress tree, the tall evergreen tree
U.S. rank (2025)#1554 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births110 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,188
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Cypress is an English word-name from the Latin cypressus and Greek kyparissos, referring to the tall evergreen tree. As a given name it belongs to the modern tree-name tradition.
Cypress is a rare and distinctive nature name in the United States, used by parents drawn to unusual botanical names.
Did you know? Cypress trees were associated with death and mourning in ancient Greece and Rome — they were planted in cemeteries because they pointed upward toward heaven and their roots grew straight down, symbolizing both worlds. Cypress thus carries deep symbolic meaning.
Overall data confidence 60%
Variations
CypressCipress
Nicknames
Cy
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Frequently Asked
What does Cypress mean?
Cypress tree, the tall evergreen tree
How do you pronounce Cypress?
Cypress is pronounced SY-pres.
What is the origin of Cypress?
Cypress comes from Greek, English.
What names are similar to Cypress?
Similar names include juniper, cedar, ash.