Mason (given name)

Mason
Pronunciation/ˈmsən/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameStone Worker
Meaning"One who works with stone"
Other names
Nickname(s)Madon
Related namesMacen, Masen, Mayson, Maison

Mason is a traditionally masculine given name, although recently the name has been used for either sex. Its origin is from the occupational surname Mason, which means "one who works with stone".[1]

The popularity of the given name has risen in recent years, becoming the second most popular name given to boys in the United States in 2011.[2] In 2022, it was the 32nd most popular name given to boys in Canada.[3]

Notable people and characters with the given name include:

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Fictional characters

  • Mason Morgan, a character in the Australian soap opera Home and Away
  • Mason Turner, a character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours
  • Mason Verger, a character in the novel, movie and TV series Hannibal
  • Mason, the birth name of Dipper Pines, the main protagonist of the television series Gravity Falls

References

  1. ^ Mason, Thinkbabynames.com
  2. ^ Mason, Nameberry.com
  3. ^ "Table 17-10-0147-01 First names at birth by sex at birth, selected indicators (Number)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-25.

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