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Masson

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAS-un /ˈmæs.ən/High

Meaning: A double-s spelling of Mason, an English/French occupational surname for a 'stoneworker; one who works with stone,' now a popular given name. The extra -s is a modern styling.Low

In 30 seconds: A spin on Mason: Masson means 'stoneworker,' an occupational name (said 'MAS-un'). Sturdy and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA double-s spelling of Mason, an English/French occupational surname for a 'stoneworker; one who works with stone,' now a popular given name. The extra -s is a modern styling.
U.S. rank (2025)#8674 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419872025

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

Masson is a double-s spelling of Mason, an English and French occupational surname for one who 'works with stone.' It reads as a modern craft-name pick, rarer in this spelling (said 'MAS-un').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely against the very popular Mason. Rare spelling, sturdy in sense.

Did you know? Masson respells Mason, the occupational surname for a 'stoneworker,' with a doubled -s — a sturdy craft name given a fresh look (said 'MAS-un').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Masson — Spelling of Mason; occupational 'stoneworker'

Variations

MasonMaissonMasyn

Nicknames

MasSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masson mean?

Masson is a spelling of Mason, an English/French occupational surname for a 'stoneworker.'

How do you pronounce Masson?

It's said MAS-un /ˈmæs.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Masson a boy or girl name?

Masson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Masson?

Masson is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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