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The baby name Masson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAS-ən (EN: /ˈmæ.sən/); FR: /ma.sɔ̃/.

Masson is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: MAS-ən (EN: /ˈmæ.sən/); FR: /ma.sɔ̃/

What is the meaning of the name Masson ?

The baby name Masson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAS-ən (EN: /ˈmæ.sən/); FR: /ma.sɔ̃/.

Masson is French in Origin.

Masson is a surname-turned-given name of French and Anglo-Scots origin, deriving from Old French maçon “stoneworker, stonemason,” an occupational label carried to Britain with Norman French. Spelled Masson in French and Scots records, it parallels English Mason and denotes a builder or craftsman in stone.

Used primarily as a family name across France, Scotland, and later Quebec, Masson is documented in medieval and early modern records; as a first name it is a contemporary, rare choice, rising with the broader trend of surnames as forenames and the popularity of Mason in the late 20th–21st centuries. Variants and related forms include Mason (English), Maçon (French orthography), and Macon (anglicized); occasional confusion with Matheson occurs, though the etymology differs. The name’s craft-based meaning lends associations of solidity, skill, and constructive strength.

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Masson – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2019 #390 5 2,886
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Masson is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
BH
BO

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People also ask about Masson

Masson is predominantly a boy's name.
Masson is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAS-ən (EN: /ˈmæ.sən/); FR: /ma.sɔ̃/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mason, Maçon, Mayson and Masen.
Across languages, Masson has these equivalents: Mason (English), Maçon (French).
Yes — Masson ranked #390 in France in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Masson ranks highest in France (#390 in 2019).
Masson's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #870 in 2014 to #887 in 2024 in United States.