Mason

#8 in Mississippi

Meaning of Mason

Mason is a strong, virile name with a rugged simplicity. This masculine name is pronounced as MAY-sun (/ˈmeɪ.sən/) and has a variation: Masen. The name Mason has its roots in an English occupational surname for someone who worked with stone, making it a part of the category of "craftsmanship" names. Over the years, it has gained popularity and climbed the charts, peaking at rank 2 in 2011 and 2012 in the United States. It remains high on the list today, fitting perfectly with current trends towards sturdy, two-syllable boys' names.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as MAY-sun (/ˈmeɪ.sən/)

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Notable People Named Mason

Mason Tony Mount is an English professional footballer known for his role as an attacking or central midfielder for Manchester United and the England national team.
Mason Greenwood is an English professional footballer currently on loan at La Liga club Getafe from Manchester United.
Brett Mason Rudolph III is a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, known for his college football career at Oklahoma State and being drafted by the Steelers in 2018.
Mason Ramsey is an American singer who gained fame for yodeling in a viral video and is known for his single "Famous".
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