Yichen vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Yichen Rank #3,807

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Is Yichen or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Nigel mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Yichen and Nigel boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.