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Penn vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Penn Rank #2,952
Yichen Rank #3,807

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Yichen more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Penn and Yichen mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Penn and Yichen boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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