Mayer vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Mayer Rank #1,834
Yichen Rank #3,807

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Yichen more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Yichen mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Mayer and Yichen boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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