Ray vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Ray Rank #777
Yichen Rank #3,807

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray or Yichen more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Ray and Yichen mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Ray and Yichen boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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