Mung

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Pronounced MUNG /ˈmʌŋ/Medium

Meaning: A Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss, variously linked to 'a country/land' or a clan element; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Southeast Asian name: Mung. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MUNG'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowHmong, Karen

MeaningA Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss, variously linked to 'a country/land' or a clan element; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#8701 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mung is a Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss — variously linked to 'a country/land' or a clan element (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, classic name (said 'MUNG').

In the U.S. it appears in Hmong, Karen, and Burmese refugee-heritage families. Rare, a-Southeast-Asian-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Mung is a Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss, variously linked to 'a country/land' — a crisp name we flag honestly (routes uncertain; said 'MUNG').

Overall data confidence 20%

References — Mung — Southeast Asian; routes uncertain

Variations

MoungMungh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mung mean?

Mung is a Southeast Asian (Hmong/Karen/Burmese) given name of uncertain gloss; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Mung?

It's said MUNG /ˈmʌŋ/ — one syllable.

Is Mung a boy or girl name?

Mung is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Mung?

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