Cypress vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cypress at #1418 in the United States.

What do Cypress and James mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cypress and James boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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