Boris vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Boris Rank #3,374
Yichen Rank #3,807

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Yichen more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Boris and Yichen mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Boris and Yichen boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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