Mukund
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mukund is a Sanskrit name meaning “giver of liberation”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mukund
Mukund is a significant and revered name in Hinduism (Indian), primarily of Sanskrit origin. It is one of the many sacred epithets used for Lord Vishnu, who is a principal deity in the Hindu pantheon, known as the preserver and protector of the universe. The name Mukund means "giver of liberation" or "one who gives freedom."
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Gender Usage of the Name Mukund
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mukund is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Mukund
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mukund is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 23.5M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 22.7M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.79M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mukund ranked #11,142 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Mukund shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,370 in 1988. Its lowest recorded position was #11,142 in 2025. Over the last 20 years (2005–2025) the name fell -6147 places (from #4,995 to #11,142).
Characteristics of the Name Mukund
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mukund uses two syllables with an initial stress to convey a Strong & Powerful presence. It is historically associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu tradition. This reference lends the name significant cultural gravity.
Middle Names For Mukund
Middle names used with MukundMethodology
Mukund is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Mukund Mack · Mukund Ramachandra · Mukund Raj
Middle name suggestions for MukundMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mukund is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Mukund Jacob · Mukund Jason · Mukund Jesus · Mukund Jerry · Mukund Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mukund
Sound Like Mukund Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mukendi · Mackendy · Makendy · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mukund Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Mukund in ASL
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