Yichen vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Alex mean?

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

Are Yichen and Alex boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.