Cypress
Meaning
"cypress tree"
Origin: Greek kyparissos
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,418
- Total SSA Count
- 130
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Cy, Cy-Cy, Press
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cypress tree"
Origin: Greek kyparissos
"ship's victory"
Origin: Old English Ceol + sige
Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #2315 for Kelsie.
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Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Kelsie at #2315 in the United States.
Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Kelsie means "ship's victory" (Old English Ceol + sige origin).
Cypress is primarily a boy name. Kelsie is primarily a girl name.