Carl vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Carl Rank #1,035

Yichen Rank #3,807

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Carl or Yichen more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Carl and Yichen mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Carl and Yichen boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.