Dawson vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dawson Rank #139
Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #139 for Dawson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawson ___

  • Dawson James
  • Dawson Cole
  • Dawson Lee
  • Dawson Blake
  • Dawson Reid
  • Dawson Thomas

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 Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

If you choose Mason

Jackson Logan Carter Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawson or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Mason mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Mason boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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