Laken vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Laken Rank #1,492

Yichen Rank #3,807

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Laken or Yichen more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Laken and Yichen mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Laken and Yichen boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.