Yan vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Yan Rank #2,873

Yichen Rank #3,807

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yan or Yichen more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yan and Yichen mean?

Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Yan and Yichen boy or girl names?

Yan is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.