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Ethan vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ethan Rank #19
Mason Rank #42

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #42 for Mason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Mason more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Mason mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Ethan and Mason boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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