Masson
Meaningstonemason · French form of Mason
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,392 in 2014
9 babies were named Masson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,311 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Masson, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Masson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMasson first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #4,392.
- TrendMasson has climbed 1,311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMasson is a French form of Mason, which means “stonemason”.
About the name Masson
Masson is a boy name of French origin meaning “stonemason”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Masson for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 34 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #4,392 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 576,923 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 191,571 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 151,976 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 229,008 boys |
Other spellings of Masson
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Masson
What does the name Masson mean?
Masson means “stonemason” in French, as a form of Mason.
What is the origin of the name Masson?
Masson has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Masson a boy or girl name?
Masson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Masson?
Masson ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#4,392).