Yichen vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Merle Rank #4,664

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Yichen or Merle more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Merle mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Yichen and Merle boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.