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Kofi vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
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

Kofi Rank #3,640
Yichen Rank #3,807

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Yichen more popular?

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Yichen mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Kofi and Yichen boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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