Irving vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
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

Irving Rank #1,618
Yichen Rank #3,807

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Yichen more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Irving and Yichen mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Irving and Yichen boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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