Mason vs Theodore

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

Mason Rank #42
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #42 for Mason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mason ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mason

Jackson Logan Carter Riley Harper

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Mason and Theodore mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mason and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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