Alden vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Alden Rank #577

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alden or Yichen more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alden and Yichen mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alden and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.