Nigel vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Nigel Rank #2,190

Yichen Rank #3,807

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Nigel or Yichen more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Yichen mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Nigel and Yichen boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.