What Does the Name Min-jun Mean?
Min-jun is a boy's name of Korean origin meaning “quick/clever + talented, handsome.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Min-jun |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Korean |
| Meaning | quick/clever + talented, handsome |
| Variants | Minjun, Min-joon, Minjoon, Min-joon |
| Popularity | The most popular boys' name in South Korea for much of the 2000s and 2010s. |
The meaning and origin of Min-jun
The name Min-jun means “quick/clever + talented, handsome” and has Korean origins. A Sino-Korean name combining 敏 (min 'quick, clever') or 旼 (min 'gentle') with 俊 (jun 'talented, handsome'). It became the single most popular South Korean boys' name in 2004 and held the top spot in most years following.
Variants and related names
Min-jun is related to several other names you may recognize: Minjun, Min-joon, Minjoon, Min-joon. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Min-jun?
The most popular boys' name in South Korea for much of the 2000s and 2010s.
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What does the name Min-jun mean?+
The name Min-jun means “quick/clever + talented, handsome” and is of Korean origin.
What is the origin of the name Min-jun?+
Min-jun originates from Korean.
Is Min-jun a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Min-jun has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press