Mason - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Mason \m(a)-son\ is pronounced MAY-sun. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "one who works with stone". Occupational name. Used as given name since the mid 19th century. See also Mace. Actor James Mason.

Similar baby names are Jason, Mabon, Macon, Maslon and Masos.

Mason is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Mason. Click here to compare Mason with related baby names.