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Maison

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Pronounced MAY-sən /ˈmeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From French maison, 'a house, a home'; also a spelling of Mason ('a stoneworker'); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A house, a home: Maison is French for 'a house' (and a Mason echo). Crisp, chic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningFrom French maison, 'a house, a home'; also a spelling of Mason ('a stoneworker'); here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5368 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 791

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419932024

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

Maison comes from French maison, 'a house, a home' (as in a fashion or wine 'maison'), and also reads as a chic spelling of Mason, 'a stoneworker' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-house-or-a-stoneworker at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Maison means 'a house, a home' in French (as in a fashion 'maison') — and reads as a chic spelling of Mason ('a stoneworker') — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Maison — routes layered

Variations

MasonMaysonMaisyn

Nicknames

Mae

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If you like Maison…

Mason— the name it echoes
Mayson— a fellow girls' spelling
Maisyn— a companion girls' spelling
Maesyn— another -syn girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maison mean?

Maison is French for 'a house, a home', and a spelling of Mason ('a stoneworker'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maison?

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

Is Maison a boy or girl name?

Maison is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Maison?

Maison is a rare name in the U.S.

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