Mason vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42
Dean Rank #142

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Dean more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Mason and Dean mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Mason and Dean boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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