Rei vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rei Rank #3,800
Yichen Rank #3,807

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Yichen ___

  • Yichen Wei
  • Yichen Jun
  • Yichen Ming
  • Yichen Hao
  • Yichen Zhi
  • Yichen Long

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

If you choose Yichen

Yimei Haochen Zixin Ruoxi Mingzhe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Yichen more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Rei and Yichen mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Rei and Yichen boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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