Cypress vs Harris

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

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,322
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Hare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1418 for Cypress.

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

Harris ___

  • Harris James
  • Harris William
  • Harris George
  • Harris Thomas
  • Harris Edward
  • Harris John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Harris

Fletcher Morrison Greer Sloane Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Cypress at #1418 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Harris mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Cypress and Harris boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.

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