Mason vs Gabriel

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

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Colter Adam Elliot Nicholas

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42

Gabriel Rank #43

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Gabriel more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Mason and Gabriel mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Mason and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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