What origin is the name Cyprian?

Cyprian comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cyprian a popular name?

Cyprian is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cyprian?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cyprian — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cyprian

Q: Is Cyprian a rare name?

Yes. Cyprian does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cyprian

Cyprian

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Cyprian is a greek boy's name meaning "Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.".

Parents who choose Cyprian pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cyprian

Very rare in US records

What does Cyprian mean?

Cyprian is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.".