Kean vs Mase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kean

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Cultural Roots

Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,607
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kean

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Kean Rank #5,607
Mase Rank #5,474

Mase is more popular, ranked #5474 vs #5607 for Kean.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kean ___

  • Kean Patrick
  • Kean James
  • Kean Michael
  • Kean Thomas
  • Kean Oliver

Mase ___

  • Mase James
  • Mase Cole
  • Mase Lee
  • Mase Dean
  • Mase Tyler
  • Mase Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kean

Cian Roisin Brigid Finn Saoirse

If you choose Mase

Chase Blake Ryder Jace Kane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kean or Mase more popular?

Mase is more popular, ranked #5474 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Kean and Mase mean?

Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin). Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin).

Are Kean and Mase boy or girl names?

Kean is primarily a boy name. Mase is primarily a boy name.

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