Masson

Meaning & origin

Masson is a relatively rare given name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1987. It reached its peak rank of 8,243 in 2025, which is also the latest year of data, indicating a recent uptick though still uncommon. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2013, but its low usage means small fluctuations can cause large rank swings. With only about 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name in 2025, Masson remains a distinctive choice. It has never appeared in any state's top 1000 list, reflecting its rarity across the country. The name is most likely a variant spelling of the far more popular Mason, an occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker'.

Masson is likely a variant spelling of Mason, which derives from the Old French 'masson' (itself from Frankish *makjon, 'to make'). Mason was originally an occupational surname for a stoneworker, and as a given name it has been used since the 19th century. The Masson spelling, while less common, follows the same etymological path and has appeared sporadically in the United States since the late 20th century.