Mason - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mason \m(a)-

, also used as girl's name Mason, 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 somewhat common first name for men (#632 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#135 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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