Cypher
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bowman; one who shoots arrows
Origin: Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman
Popularity: Ranked #5656 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cher, meaning bowman; one who shoots arrows.
Similar names: cher, cheri, cherie, cherry
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Cypher? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Cypher, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cypher
What does the name Cypher mean?
Cypher means “Bowman; one who shoots arrows” from Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman roots.
What is the origin of the name Cypher?
Cypher has Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman origin. The traditional meaning is “Bowman; one who shoots arrows”.
How popular is Cypher?
Cypher ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Cypher most popular?
Cypher peaked in 2022 with 27 babies registered that year.
Is Cypher a boy or girl name?
Cypher is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cyphers in registered births are male.
Is the name Cypher rising or falling in popularity?
Cypher has risen 2258 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7866 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Cypher been recorded?
Cypher appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2011 through 2025.