Alexei vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexei

Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Alexei Rank #2,778

Yichen Rank #3,807

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Alexei or Yichen more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Yichen mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Alexei and Yichen boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.