Yichen vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Derek mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Yichen and Derek boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.