How to say it
MAY · sun
ˈmeɪ.sən
Masculine
Mason
Stone worker
What it means
An English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson (related to medieval Latin macio).
Like Cooper, Carter, and Hudson, Mason is a job-based surname that shifted into a given name. The modern surge started in the 1990s and accelerated through the 2000s. Currently US top twenty for boys. The 2010 birth of Kourtney Kardashian's son Mason gave the name additional pop-culture lift. Rarely shortened; the two-syllable form is itself snappy enough.
How to spell Mason
The standard spelling is Mason. Common variants include Maison, Mayson, but Mason is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #2 in 2011, currently #39 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Mason Mount English footballer for Manchester United and England
- Perry Mason fictional defense lawyer created by Erle Stanley Gardner
Spelling variants
- Maison
- Mayson
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Common questions
- What does the name Mason mean?
- An English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson (related to medieval Latin macio).
- What does Mason mean in Old English?
- In Old English, Mason means "Stone worker." Like Cooper, Carter, and Hudson, Mason is a job-based surname that shifted into a given name. The modern surge started in the 1990s and accelerated through the 2000s. Currently US top twenty for boys. The 2010 birth of Kourtney Kardashian's son Mason gave the name additional pop-culture lift. Rarely shortened; the two-syllable form is itself snappy enough.
- How do you pronounce Mason?
- Mason is pronounced ˈmeɪ.sən. Say it as MAY-sun, with the stress on the "may" syllable.
- How do you spell Mason?
- The standard spelling is Mason. Common spelling variants include Maison, Mayson.
- Is Mason a boy or girl name?
- Mason is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Mason?
- Mason ranked #39 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.