Yichen vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Alec mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Yichen and Alec boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.