Clay vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Clay Rank #544
Yichen Rank #3,807

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Yichen more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Clay and Yichen mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Clay and Yichen boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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