Jun

At a Glance

Origin

Japanese (also used in Korean and Chinese naming traditions)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

JOONListen

Jun comes from Japanese naming traditions and is also used as a name in Korean and Chinese naming traditions. You may have seen it claimed that Jun means 'handsome and prosperous' in Korean, but that meaning couldn't be confirmed, so it's best treated as unconfirmed rather than fact. If Jun is on your list, it's worth choosing for how it sounds and reads rather than for a specific meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Jun

Origin: Japanese (also used in Korean and Chinese naming traditions).

A common claim: Often said to mean 'handsome and prosperous' (as a Korean name). Actually: Jun is primarily a Japanese unisex name. Since it's written with a Chinese/Japanese/Korean character, its meaning depends on which character is used, rather than having one fixed meaning.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jun

Popularity of Jun

Jun's closest brush with popularity in U.S. Social Security data was in 1991, when it ranked #2076 with 36 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #2965 with 42 babies.

Names Like Jun

These names have followed a similar path to Jun in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Sonora
• Cheyanne
• Edgardo
• Dontae
• Karli
• Kierra

FAQ

What does the name Jun mean?

Often said to mean ‘handsome and prosperous’ (as a Korean name). Jun is primarily a Japanese unisex name. Since it’s written with a Chinese/Japanese/Korean character, its meaning depends on which character is used, rather than having one fixed meaning.

How do you pronounce Jun?

Jun is pronounced JOON (IPA: /dʒuːn/).

Is Jun a popular name right now?

Jun peaked at #2076 in 1991 and is ranked #2965 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

Make Jun Name Art

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