Lex vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

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Lex Rank #2,214

Yichen Rank #3,807

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Lex or Yichen more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Lex and Yichen mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Lex and Yichen boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.