Yichen vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Yichen Rank #3,807
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yichen or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Barry mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Yichen and Barry boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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