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Kegan vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Kegan Rank #4,396
Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #4396 for Kegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Kegan at #4396 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Yichen mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Kegan and Yichen boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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