Walter vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Walter Rank #271

Yichen Rank #3,807

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Walter or Yichen more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Walter and Yichen mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Walter and Yichen boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.