What does the name Jun mean?

Jun means "Talented, handsome (Korean); obedient (Japanese)." It is of Korean origin.

How popular is the name Jun?

Jun is ranked #720 in the United States as of 2025, based on SSA data.

BoyKorean#720 in 2025

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Q: What is the origin of the name Jun?

Jun is of Korean origin. Rose 1,397 spots on SSA. Common element in Korean names (Jungkook, Namjoon). The K-pop wave is making Korean names mainstream in the West.

Jun is a boys' name of Korean origin meaning “Talented, handsome (Korean); obedient (Japanese).” It ranked #720 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

JOON

Meaning & Origin

The name Jun means “Talented, handsome (Korean); obedient (Japanese).” It comes from the Korean language tradition.

Rose 1,397 spots on SSA. Common element in Korean names (Jungkook, Namjoon). The K-pop wave is making Korean names mainstream in the West.

Popularity Over Time

#900

2024

#720

2025

Year	Rank
2025	#720
2024	#900

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

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