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Burke vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,235
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 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

Burke Rank #3,235
Yichen Rank #3,807

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burke or Yichen more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Burke and Yichen mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Burke and Yichen boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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