Cypress vs Giannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cypress

Boy #1,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cypress tree"

Origin: Greek kyparissos

Cultural Roots

American English Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,418
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cy, Cy-Cy, Press

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Yanni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Giannis Rank #1,479

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cypress ___

  • Cypress James
  • Cypress River
  • Cypress Stone
  • Cypress Reed
  • Cypress Blue
  • Cypress Wolf

Giannis ___

  • Giannis Alexandros
  • Giannis Konstantinos
  • Giannis Nikos
  • Giannis Petros
  • Giannis Michael
  • Giannis Dimitri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Giannis more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Giannis mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin).

Are Cypress and Giannis boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Giannis is primarily a boy name.

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