Anthony vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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
Nicknames
Mase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #44 for Anthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Mason ___

  • Mason James
  • Mason Lee
  • Mason Ryan
  • Mason Cole
  • Mason Scott
  • Mason Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Mason

Jackson Logan Carter Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Mason mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Anthony and Mason boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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