Ames vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Ames Rank #2,018

Yichen Rank #3,807

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Ames or Yichen more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Ames and Yichen mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Ames and Yichen boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.