Shayaan vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayaan

Boy #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving, meritorious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
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

Shayaan Rank #5,794
Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #5794 for Shayaan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayaan or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Shayaan at #5794 in the United States.

What do Shayaan and Yichen mean?

Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Shayaan and Yichen boy or girl names?

Shayaan is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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