Yichen vs Rafe

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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Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yichen Rank #3,807
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yichen or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Rafe mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Yichen and Rafe boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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