Cypress vs Rush

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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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Rush Rank #1,496

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1496 for Rush.

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

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Rush more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Rush mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Cypress and Rush boy or girl names?

Cypress is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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