Alek vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Alek Rank #1,976

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alek or Yichen more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alek and Yichen mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alek and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.