Alexander vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Alexander Rank #27

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alexander or Yichen more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Yichen mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alexander and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.