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Bartholomew vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Yichen Rank #3,807

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Yichen more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Yichen mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Bartholomew and Yichen boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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