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Mase

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAYSS /ˈmeɪs/High

Meaning: A pet form of Mason — from a surname, 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (Old French maçon)Low

In 30 seconds: A worker in stone: Mase pets Mason — 'a stonemason'. Crisp, cool, and warm (said 'MAYSS').

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningA pet form of Mason — from a surname, 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (Old French maçon)

U.S. rank (2024)#5562 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mase is a pet form of Mason — from an occupational surname, 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (from Old French maçon). A crisp, cool, modern short name (the rapper Mase; said 'MAYSS').

It registers thinly beside Mason. Rare, a-worker-in-stone at the root, and cool.

Did you know? Mason means 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (Old French maçon) — Mase is a cool, crisp short form (the rapper Mase) — modern and friendly (said 'MAYSS').

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Mason — root etymology

Variations

MaceMazeMason

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If you like Mase…

Mason— the name it pets

Mace— a fellow spelling

Maze— a sound-neighbor one-syllable name

Chase— another cool one-syllable boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mase mean?

Mase pets Mason — 'a worker in stone, a stonemason'.

How do you pronounce Mase?

It's said MAYSS /ˈmeɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Mase a boy or girl name?

Mase is a boy's name.

How popular is Mase?

Mase is a rare name in the U.S.