Mason
English boy's name meaning “stoneworker”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- stoneworker
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #30
- Born in 2023
- 7,257
- Peak year
- 2013 (#4)
Meaning & origin
Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.
Is Mason an English name?
Yes — Mason is an English name meaning "stoneworker". Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Mason ranked #30 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,257 US boys were given the name Mason.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #4 in 2013
“Unranked” means Mason was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Mason
Mason is spelled M-A-S-O-N — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Mason: frequently asked questions
What does the name Mason mean?
Mason is a English name meaning "stoneworker". Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.
Where does the name Mason come from?
Mason is of English origin. Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.
Is Mason a boy or a girl name?
Mason is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Mason?
In 2023, 7,257 US boys were given the name Mason.
Is Mason a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Mason ranked #30 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Mason?
Mason is spelled M-A-S-O-N — 5 letters.
How common is the name Mason?
In 2023, 7,257 US boys were given the name Mason. In the latest US data, Mason ranked #30 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Mason an English name?
Yes — Mason is an English name meaning "stoneworker". Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.
What does Mason mean in English?
In English, Mason means "stoneworker". Mason is an occupational surname for a stonemason — someone who works with stone — now enormously popular as a first name.