Mason
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mason is an Old French name meaning “stone worker”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.59% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mason
Mason is an Old French (French) occupational name referring to a worker who cuts or dresses stone. The term is derived from the Germanic root matjan, meaning to make or shape. It began as a surname denoting the trade of masonry before being adopted as a given name. This transition into a personal name reflects the broader trend of utilizing historical professional surnames for identification.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mason
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mason is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.59% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mason
Mason is among the Top 15 Trending Boys’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
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
Mason is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 282 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 494 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 170 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mason ranked #28 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). Its rank is unchanged from 2024. A widely recognized choice, Mason has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #12, achieved in multiple years (2012–2016) — 4 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #1,632 in 1957. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -10 places (from #18 to #28).
Name StyleMethodology
Mason is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 99% of recorded years, averages 3,393 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 9,138 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Mason
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mason is a two-syllable name that concludes with a resonance on the letter N. In recent decades, it has become a staple of contemporary naming, often attributed to figures like Mason Gamble. The clean phonetic structure gives it a Sleek & Modern feel alongside a Strong & Powerful presence.
Middle Names For Mason
Middle names used with MasonMethodology
Mason is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Mason Alexander · Mason James · Mason Scott · Mason Thomas · Mason AndrewView all 398 boy middle names.
- Total 862 middle names used with Mason
- 185 girl middle names used with Mason
- 262 unisex middle names used with Mason
Middle name suggestions for MasonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mason is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Mason Milton · Mason Melvin · Mason Marvin · Mason Marcus · Mason Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Mason
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 65 biological records matching the name Mason. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Mason
Sound Like Mason Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Maison · Mayson · Masen · View all 59 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mason Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · 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
Dictionary & Etymology of “Mason”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mason"Methodology
A surname originating as an occupation for a stonemason
A male given name transferred from the surname
A number of places in the United States
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- A town in Effingham County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Grant County, Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
- A city, the county seat of Ingham County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada.
- A town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- A city in Warren County, Ohio.
- An unincorporated community in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
- A ghost town in Butte County, South Dakota.
- A town in Tipton County, Tennessee.
- A city, the county seat of Mason County, Texas.
- A town in Mason County, West Virginia.
- A town and village therein, in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Mason Township.
Ellipsis of George Mason University
Translations
The name Mason has 2 translations, for example: in Maori it is rendered as a male name.
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How to Spell Mason in ASL
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