Nathan vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Nathan Rank #62

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Mason mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Nathan and Mason boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.