Sean vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
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

Sean Rank #437
Yichen Rank #3,807

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Yichen more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Sean and Yichen mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Sean and Yichen boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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