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Maeson

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-sən /ˈmeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Mae- spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason'Medium

In 30 seconds: Mason, with a soft Mae-: Maeson spells the sturdy 'stoneworker' name with a gentle twist. Strong root, fresh look.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningMae- spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason'
U.S. rank (2025)#3913 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 713

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maeson is a Mae- spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason'. The styling personalizes one of the era's top boys' names.

It registers thinly beside Mason. Rare, stoneworker at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mason, one of the most popular boys' names of the 2010s, comes from the trade of the stoneworker — Maeson gives that solid classic an -ae- styling.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Mason — root etymology

Variations

MasonMaisonMaysen

Nicknames

Mae

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If you like Maeson…

Mason— the standard spelling
Maison— a fellow Mai- spelling
Maysen— a companion variant
Jaxon— another modern -son name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maeson mean?

Maeson spells Mason, from Old French for 'stoneworker, mason'.

How do you pronounce Maeson?

It's said MAY-sən /ˈmeɪ.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maeson a boy or girl name?

Maeson is a boy's name.

How popular is Maeson?

Maeson is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Mason is far more common.

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