Mason vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Mason Rank #42

Anson Rank #1,396

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Mason or Anson more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Mason and Anson mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Mason and Anson boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.