"house, home"
Origin: French/Latin mansio
Language: French
Maison
Pronunciation: [ m-AYZ-uhn ]
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French for home, a place where love lives
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"dwelling, place of shelter"
Origin: Latin mansio
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The Story of Maison
Maison is the French word for house or home, derived from the Latin mansio meaning dwelling or staying place. As a given name, Maison represents a trend of using French vocabulary words as English first names, joining words like Belle, Sage, and Skye. For girls, it offers a feminine alternative to the popular boy's name Mason while carrying a sophisticated Francophone flair.
Maison emerged as a girls name in the 2010s as parents sought alternatives to the wildly popular Mason (a top-10 boys name). The French spelling distinguishes it while the familiar MAY-son sound makes it approachable. It appeals to parents who love Mason but want something more distinctive for a daughter.
In French culture, la maison is a deeply meaningful concept representing family, home, and belonging. Maison de couture (fashion house) names like Chanel and Dior also give the word luxury associations in the fashion world.
Historical Record
Maison first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 791 babies have been named Maison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,422 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Maison means house in French and is related to the word mansion in English
- Fashion houses are called maisons in French (e.g., Maison Chanel, Maison Dior)
- Mason was the #2 boys name in the US in 2011-2012, influencing similar-sounding girls names
Maison in Other Languages
Latin
Mansio
French
Maison
English
Mason
Italian
Casa
Spanish
Casa (similar concept)
Popularity Over Time
#5,422
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,422
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Cultural Origins
- French American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Mai
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maison
What does the name Maison mean?
"house, home" (from French/Latin mansio). "dwelling, place of shelter" (from Latin mansio). Maison is the French word for house or home, derived from the Latin mansio meaning dwelling or staying place. As a given name, Maison represents a trend of using French vocabulary words as English first names, joining words like Belle, Sage, and Skye. For girls, it offers a feminine alternative to the popular boy's name Mason while carrying a sophisticated Francophone flair.
What is the origin of the name Maison?
Maison has French/Latin mansio, Latin mansio, French, American, and English origins. In French/Latin mansio, it means "house, home". In Latin mansio, it means "dwelling, place of shelter".
Is Maison a boy or girl name?
Maison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5422. As a boy name, it is ranked #1273. Maison is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Maison?
Maison is pronounced m-AYZ-uhn.
How popular is the name Maison?
Maison is currently ranked #5422 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maison?
Common nicknames for Maison include Mai and Mais.
What are good middle names for Maison?
Popular middle name pairings include Maison Claire, Maison Belle, Maison Rose, Maison Elise, Maison Noelle, and Maison Grace.
What are good sibling names for Maison?
Names that pair well with Maison as siblings include Brielle, Chloe, Vivienne, Bastian, Lucien, and Colette.
How many syllables does Maison have?
Maison has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Maison a common or rare name?
Maison is an uncommon name, ranked #5422 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Maison
Maison is a girl name with French, American, and English origins . The name means "house, home" in French/Latin mansio .
Is Maison a boy or girl name? Maison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,422 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,273. Maison is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maison is currently ranked #5,422 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Maison has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-AYZ-uhn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Maison include Mai and Mais. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maison include Maisie, Maisy, Maisyn, Maisey, Maisley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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