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Mugen

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOO-gen /ˈmu.ɡɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese mugen, 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit'; also a well-known anime character name; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: Infinity; boundless; without limit: Mugen is Japanese. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'MOO-gen'). We note the pop-culture link.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese mugen, 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit'; also a well-known anime character name; we note the pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2024)#9560 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mugen comes from the Japanese mugen, 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit'; also a well-known anime character name (we note the pop-culture link). A bold, modern name (said 'MOO-gen').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by anime. Rare, infinity at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Mugen means 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit' in Japanese (also a well-known anime character) — a bold, distinctive name (we note the pop-culture link; said 'MOO-gen').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mugen — Japanese; pop-culture

Variations

Mugenn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mugen mean?

Mugen is Japanese for 'infinity; boundlessness; without limit'; also a well-known anime character. We note the pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Mugen?

It's said MOO-gen /ˈmu.ɡɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mugen a boy or girl name?

Mugen is a boy's name.

How popular is Mugen?

Mugen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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