Ken vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Ken Rank #3,299

Yichen Rank #3,807

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Ken or Yichen more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Ken and Yichen mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Ken and Yichen boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.