Nick vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Yichen Rank #3,807

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Yichen more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Nick and Yichen mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Nick and Yichen boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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