Mason

Meaning of Mason

Mason means someone who works with stone. It's like calling someone 'Carpenter' or 'Smith'.

Mason has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mason

Mason has held fairly steady, sitting around #39 in 2025 after peaking at #2 in 2011.

Notable people named Mason

• Mason Mount
  English professional football player
• Mason Ramsey
  American singer and performer
• Mason Greenwood
  English professional footballer
• Mason Cook
  American actor
• Mason Musso
  American musician and singer

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Questions about the name Mason

What does the name Mason mean?

Mason means mason means someone who works with stone. it's like calling someone 'carpenter' or 'smith', and it comes from English origins.

Is Mason a boy's or a girl's name?

Mason is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mason?

In 2025, Mason ranked #39 for boys, up from #42 the year before.

When was Mason most popular?

Mason peaked at #2 in 2011.