Cypress vs Percy

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

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

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If you choose Percy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Cypress at #1418 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Percy mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cypress and Percy boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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