Wiliam vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Wiliam Rank #6,634
Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiliam or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Wiliam and Yichen mean?

Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Wiliam and Yichen boy or girl names?

Wiliam is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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