Mason vs Thomas

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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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
6,576
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thom

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Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mason

Jackson Logan Carter Riley Harper

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Mason and Thomas mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mason and Thomas boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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