Masud
Meaningfortunate, lucky · Arabic
Masud is an Arabic boy name meaning “fortunate, lucky”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationMasud peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Masud you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Masud would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMasud first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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About the name Masud
Masud is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “fortunate, lucky”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Masud
What does the name Masud mean?
Masud means “fortunate, lucky” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ayman (“blessed, fortunate”), Lucky (“fortunate”), Said (“happy, fortunate”) and Saeed (“happy, fortunate”).
What is the origin of the name Masud?
Masud is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Masud a boy or girl name?
Masud is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Masud.
How popular is the name Masud?
Masud ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #4,610. Over the last five years it has slipped 6,557 places.
What names are similar to Masud?
If you like Masud, you might also like Ayman, Lucky, Said and Saeed.
What should I know before naming my baby Masud?
Masud is an Arabic boy name meaning “fortunate, lucky”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.