Mayson
Mayson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mayson
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
As a surname, Middle English May's son, personal name shortened from Matthew and many other origins. The modern given name is mostly a spelling variant of Mason.
How popular is Mayson?
Since 1880, 1,191 girls and 4,848 boys in the U.S. have been named Mayson (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2721 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #694 in 2012. In 2025, 139 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mayson
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Mayson
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Mayson FAQ
What does the name Mayson mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. As a surname, Middle English May's son, personal name shortened from Matthew and many other origins. The modern given name is mostly a spelling variant of Mason.
What is the origin of the name Mayson?
Mayson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Mayson?
Since 1880, 1,191 girls and 4,848 boys in the U.S. have been named Mayson (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2721 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #694 in 2012. In 2025, 139 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mayson a boy or girl name?
Mayson is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,191 girls and 4,848 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.