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Cyprus

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-prəs /ˈsaɪ.prəs/High

Meaning: From the Mediterranean island Cyprus — linked to copper (kupros) and the cypress tree; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: A sun-soaked island name: Cyprus is the Mediterranean isle — linked to copper and the cypress tree. Worldly, warm, and distinctive.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Mediterranean island Cyprus — linked to copper (kupros) and the cypress tree; etymology debated
U.S. rank (2025)#3594 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 281

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Cyprus comes from the Mediterranean island — its name linked to copper (the metal mined there) and the cypress tree (the exact etymology is debated, which we note). A worldly, warm place-name, it's distinctive and bright.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, copper-island at the (likely) root, and worldly.

Did you know? Cyprus gave its name to copper (Latin cuprum) — the island was famed for its copper mines; the name also echoes the cypress tree and the goddess Aphrodite's birthplace.
Overall data confidence 62%
Place-name references — Cyprus — etymology debated

Variations

CypressCyrus

Nicknames

Cy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyprus mean?

Cyprus names the Mediterranean island, linked to copper and the cypress tree; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Cyprus?

It's said SY-prəs /ˈsaɪ.prəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cyprus a boy or girl name?

Cyprus is a boy's name.

How popular is Cyprus?

Cyprus is a rare name in the U.S.

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