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Mason vs John

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #42 for Mason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Mason and John mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mason and John boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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