Alastair vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alastair

Boy #2,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Alastair Rank #2,390

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alastair or Yichen more popular?

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Yichen mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alastair and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.