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Master

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAS-tur /ˈmæs.tər/High

Meaning: The English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' — also a traditional courtesy title for a young boy. Used as a bold word/title name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Master means 'one in command; skilled expert' (said 'MAS-tur'). Strong and aspirational.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningThe English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' — also a traditional courtesy title for a young boy. Used as a bold word/title name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10505 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819152024

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

Master is a word and title name, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; expert.' As a first name it reads bold and aspirational — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAS-tur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, bold, and aspirational.

Did you know? Master comes from the Latin magister — 'one in command; teacher; skilled expert' — and is also the old courtesy title for a young boy, worn today as a bold word name (said 'MAS-tur').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Master — English/Latin word name; 'one in command'

Variations

MastersMaestroMastro

Nicknames

MasMace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Master mean?

Master is an English word, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; skilled expert.'

How do you pronounce Master?

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

Is Master a boy or girl name?

Master is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Master?

Master is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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