Cypress vs Nickolas

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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Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Cole

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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

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

Nickolas ___

  • Nickolas James
  • Nickolas Paul
  • Nickolas Alexander
  • Nickolas Thomas
  • Nickolas John
  • Nickolas David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Nickolas more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Nickolas mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Cypress and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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