Mason
Meaning of Mason
Mason began life as an English occupational surname for the skilled stoneworkers whose chisels shaped castles and cathedrals, and the name still carries that sense of craftsmanship and rock-solid reliability today. In recent decades it has built—brick by brick—an impressive rise on U.S. baby name charts, peaking inside the Top 5 and still comfortably holding its own in the forties. People often picture a Mason as steady and resourceful, the kind of friend who can help you move house and then crack a joke to break the sweat. Pop-culture has chipped in a few modern role models, from British soccer star Mason Mount to songwriter Mason Williams, while celebrity parents like the Kardashians have sprinkled extra stardust on the name. With its crisp two-syllable rhythm (MAY-sun) and sturdy meaning, Mason feels both contemporary and time-honored—a dependable cornerstone for any little one ready to build his own grand design on life’s open blueprint.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAY-sun (/ˈmeɪ.sən/)
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Notable People Named Mason
| Mason Tony Mount is an English midfielder for Manchester United and the England national team. |
| Mason Greenwood is an English footballer who plays forward for Ligue 1 club Marseille. |
| Brett Mason Rudolph III is an American NFL quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who starred at Oklahoma State, won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, was a third round pick in 2018, and has also played for the Tennessee Titans. |
| Mason Blake Ramsey is an American singer who rose to fame in 2018 after a viral Walmart yodeling video of Lovesick Blues and soon signed with Big Loud. |
