Goten

Meaning of Goten

Goten is a masculine name of contemporary Japanese origin, most prominently known through the Dragon Ball franchise as the second son of its protagonist. Phonetically rendered as go-ten (/ɡoːtən/), it combines open vowel sounds with a crisp consonant ending. Though absent from traditional Japanese name registries, its fictional creation—and the occasional literal breakdown of go (“five”) and ten (“heaven”)—has given it a distinctive pop-culture resonance. In the United States, Goten first appeared in Social Security records in 2016 with five births (rank 925) and has risen modestly to twelve births by 2024 (rank 912), reflecting a niche appeal among parents seeking an unconventional name with a clear cultural pedigree.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as go-ten (/ɡoːtən/)

• Gaten