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Irving vs Cypress

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Irving Rank #1,618
Cypress Rank #1,418

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1618 for Irving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Cypress more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Cypress mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin).

Are Irving and Cypress boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Cypress is primarily a boy name.

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