Gary vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Yichen Rank #3,807

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Gary or Yichen more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Gary and Yichen mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Gary and Yichen boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.