Understanding the heavens
In the context of its most famous usage, the name is constructed from Japanese kanji meaning 'perceiving' or 'understanding' and 'heavens' or 'sky'. It was specifically created to parallel the name of the character's father, Goku, which refers to 'perceiving the void'.
About 5 boys were named Goten in 2025.
The second son of protagonist Goku · Dragon Ball Z
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
