Matthew vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Matthew Rank #33

Mason Rank #42

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #42 for Mason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Mason more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Mason mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Mason boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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