Yichen vs Kalem

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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Kalem

Boy #6,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Contemporary English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,625
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yichen Rank #3,807
Kalem Rank #6,625

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #6625 for Kalem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yichen or Kalem more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Kalem at #6625 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Kalem mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Kalem means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba origin).

Are Yichen and Kalem boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Kalem is primarily a boy name.

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