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Masoud

♂ Boy

Pronounced mas-OOD /mæsˈuːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Mas'ud (also Persian Masoud), 'fortunate; happy; blessed with good luck.' A classic name across the Arabic- and Persian-speaking worlds.Medium

In 30 seconds: An upbeat name: Masoud means 'fortunate; happy' in Arabic and Persian (said 'mas-OOD'). Bright and classic.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic Mas'ud (also Persian Masoud), 'fortunate; happy; blessed with good luck.' A classic name across the Arabic- and Persian-speaking worlds.
U.S. rank (2024)#11807 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619822024

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

Masoud (Mas'ud) is Arabic and Persian for 'fortunate; happy; lucky.' A long-standing classic name, it carries a bright, hopeful sense and is rarer in U.S. data (said 'mas-OOD').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic- and Persian-heritage families. Rare here, classic abroad.

Did you know? Masoud comes from the Arabic for 'fortunate; happy; blessed with luck' — a warm, upbeat name well used across the Arabic- and Persian-speaking worlds (said 'mas-OOD').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Masoud — Arabic/Persian 'fortunate; happy; lucky'

Variations

MasudMassoudMasood

Nicknames

MasSou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masoud mean?

Masoud is Arabic and Persian for 'fortunate; happy; blessed with good luck.'

How do you pronounce Masoud?

It's said mas-OOD /mæsˈuːd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masoud a boy or girl name?

Masoud is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Masoud?

Masoud is rare in the U.S. and well used in Arabic and Persian communities.

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