Orson vs Mayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

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Orson Rank #1,501

Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Mayson mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Orson and Mayson boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.