John Mulaney Admits He Wasn't 'Going for Funny' as He Talks Inspiration Behind Baby Daughter Méi June's Name

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome their daughter Méi June Mulaney on September 14, 2024.Photo:Olivia Munn/ Instagram Olivia Munn/ Instagram The comedian, 42, appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!on Monday, March 10, and was asked about his two kids — daughter Méi June, 5 months, and son Malcom, 3 — whom he shares with wifeOlivia Munn. As they talked about Mulaney’s daughter, Kimmel asked him if he named his daughter after two back-to-back months to be funny.

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn's 2 Kids: All About Malcolm and Méi

Olivia Munn with her son Malcom ; John Mulaney holds his daughter Méi.Photo:Olivia Munn/ Instagram Olivia Munn/ Instagram John MulaneyandOlivia Munnare the proud parents of two children. The pair werefirst spotted togetherin June 2021 andwelcomed their sonMalcolm Hiệp five months later. In July 2024, theytied the knotin an intimate ceremony at a friend’s house in New York, with Sam Waterston marrying the pair and just Malcolm and one other witness in attendance.

John Mulaney Brought His 3-Year-Old Son toAll InBroadway Rehearsals — and Now He Loves Theater (Exclusive)

John Mulaney in 2023.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Cindy Ord/Getty John Mulaney’sson is already ready to be a Broadway star. The comedian, 42, spoke with PEOPLE at the opening of his new Broadway showALL IN: Comedy About Lovein New York City on Monday, Dec. 16, and opened up about how he’s been able to balance rehearsals with being a dad to his two kids,Malcolm, 3, and Méi, 3 months. “My son’s been coming to a lot of rehearsals, so he’s heard The Bengsons and our amazing band warm up a lot and he really enjoys that,” Mulaney shared with PEOPLE.

John Mulaney Jokes He Has Side Conversations with Son Malcolm, 3, to Talk About Baby Daughter Méi

John Mulaney and son Malcolm.Photo:Olivia Munn/Instagram Olivia Munn/Instagram John Mulaney’sson Malcolm is processing the fact that he’s now a big brother. “So he, at first, like — it was like when any new person comes into an organization, like when someone starts at work. He and I would sometimes break off to talk about her," Mulaney jokes. “We were walking down the street once, and he looks up at me and goes, ‘Meimei is so weird.

John Mulaney Says Wife Olivia Munn's Mom Asked for a 'Round-Trip Ticket' to Pick Up Her Mail in Oklahoma

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn; Olivia Munn’s mom, Kim Munn.Photo:Dave Benett/Getty; Olivia Munn/Instagram Dave Benett/Getty; Olivia Munn/Instagram John Mulaneywill do a lot for his loved ones, but a round-trip flight to grab one piece of mail? Maybe not. “She’s good. She’s been living with us in California,” Mulaney told Meyers, 50. “I’m not sure how long that’s going to last and — or why it’s happening, really.” After Kim moved in with the family, the comedian continued, “she had a property bill come to her home in Oklahoma.