Cypher vs Windham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cypher

Boy #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"zero, the concept of nothing"

Origin: Arabic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,245
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cy, Syph

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cypher Rank #5,245
Windham Rank #5,331

Cypher is more popular, ranked #5245 vs #5331 for Windham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cypher ___

  • Cypher James
  • Cypher Cole
  • Cypher Axel
  • Cypher Rex
  • Cypher Reid
  • Cypher Stone

Windham ___

  • Windham James
  • Windham Cole
  • Windham Reid
  • Windham Grant
  • Windham Pierce
  • Windham Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypher

Zephyr Orion Maverick Onyx Echo

If you choose Windham

Pemberton Hadley Everly Weston Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypher or Windham more popular?

Cypher is more popular, ranked #5245 compared to Windham at #5331 in the United States.

What do Cypher and Windham mean?

Cypher means "zero, the concept of nothing" (Arabic via Latin origin). Windham means "village near a winding path" (Old English origin).

Are Cypher and Windham boy or girl names?

Cypher is primarily a boy name. Windham is primarily a boy name.

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