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Mason
Meaning: stone worker · Origin: English (from French) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English occupational surname for a stonemason, from Old French masson.
Famous people named Mason
- Mason Mount (footballer)
Nicknames
Mace
Variants & related names
Mayson, Maison
Mason name art
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FAQ
What does the name Mason mean?
Mason means “stone worker”. It comes from English (from French).
Is Mason a popular name?
Yes — Mason has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Mason?
Mace.
What are other forms of Mason?
Mayson, Maison.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.