Cypress vs Kelly

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
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Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#867
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kel

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Kelly Rank #867

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 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

Kelly ___

  • Kelly Anne
  • Kelly Marie
  • Kelly Lynn
  • Kelly Jo
  • Kelly Jean
  • Kelly Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Kelly

Casey Shannon Ryan Brendan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Kelly more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 compared to Cypress at #1418 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Kelly mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cypress and Kelly boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.

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