Matthew vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Matthew Rank #33
Yichen Rank #3,807

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Yichen more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Yichen mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Matthew and Yichen boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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