Cypress vs Shea

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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Shea

Girl #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,188
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cypress Rank #1,418
Shea Rank #1,188

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 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

Shea ___

  • Shea Rose
  • Shea Lynn
  • Shea Marie
  • Shea Grace
  • Shea Elizabeth
  • Shea Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Cypress at #1418 in the United States.

What do Cypress and Shea mean?

Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cypress and Shea boy or girl names?

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

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