Mason Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Mason means stone worker. From the English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from Old French masson.

Mason began as an English occupational surname for a worker in stone, from the Old French masson, and it has a long link with craft and building. The name is also tied to the Freemasons, a fraternal society that grew from medieval guilds of stoneworkers. As a first name it was used rarely until the late twentieth century, when parents began to choose occupational surnames such as Carter, Hunter, and Cooper for children. Mason is short, steady, and practical in feel, with a firm opening syllable. It works for a first name or a middle name.

Variants of Mason

MaisonMasenMaysonMasson

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