Yichen vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Merlin mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Yichen and Merlin boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.