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James vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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

James Rank #5
Mason Rank #42

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42 for Mason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mason more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do James and Mason mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are James and Mason boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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