Alec vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Alec Rank #880

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alec or Yichen more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alec and Yichen mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alec and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.