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Mayson

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-son /ˈmeɪ.sən/Low

Meaning: Stone worker, one who builds with stoneLow

In 30 seconds: Mayson is a variant spelling of Mason from the Old French maçon meaning a stone worker. The May- opening gives it a slightly different visual identity from the standard Mason while keeping the same warm sound.
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Origin LowEnglish, Old French
MeaningStone worker, one who builds with stone
U.S. rank (2025)#1686 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births98 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,843

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219902025

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

Mayson is a variant of Mason, from Old French maçon meaning stone worker. Mason has been one of the most popular boy names in the United States since 2010.

Mayson offers parents the Mason sound with a visually distinctive May- opening.

Did you know? The mason — the skilled craftsman who cuts and lays stone — built the great cathedrals and castles of medieval Europe. Their skills were so prized that the Freemasons took their name from these master builders.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Mason

Variations

MasonMaisynMaison

Nicknames

May

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If you like Mayson…

Mason— Standard spelling
Grayson— Two-syllable -son name
Weston— Same -ston pattern
Braxton— Two-syllable -ton name of same generation

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Frequently Asked

What does Mayson mean?

Mayson means stone worker from Old French maçon, a variant of Mason.

Is Mayson the same as Mason?

Mayson and Mason are variant spellings of the same name. Mayson uses May- instead of Mas-.

How do you pronounce Mayson?

Mayson is pronounced MAY-son with two syllables.

What names are similar to Mayson?

Similar names include Mason, Grayson, and Weston.

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