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Shade vs Mase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,590
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mase

Boy #5,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stonecutter, one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,474
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shade Rank #5,590
Mase Rank #5,474

Mase is more popular, ranked #5474 vs #5590 for Shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shade or Mase more popular?

Mase is more popular, ranked #5474 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Mase mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin).

Are Shade and Mase boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Mase is primarily a boy name.

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