Yichen vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Alexei Rank #2,778

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Alexei more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Alexei mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin).

Are Yichen and Alexei boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Alexei is primarily a boy name.