Roy vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Roy Rank #542
Yichen Rank #3,807

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Yichen more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Roy and Yichen mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Roy and Yichen boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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