Roderick vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 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

Roderick Rank #1,904
Yichen Rank #3,807

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Yichen more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Yichen mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Roderick and Yichen boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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