Mason - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Stone Worker or Brick Layer.

History:

The name Mason has Germanic origins from a word in Old French.

Present Day Status:

This name was the fourth most popular baby boy name for 2013.

Derived from:

Mason is derived from an Old English surname that translated as Stoneworker.

Alternate Forms:

Mason may also be spelled or shortened as Mace, Macen, Mayson, or Masen.

Famous Masons in the News in 2014:

Mason Raymond: This Canadian ice hockey winger was in the news in June of 2014 for getting signed with the Calgary Flames for a three-year deal.

Mason McQueen: As a cabbie, this Londoner has had his share of experiences, but nothing like those he has encountered since joining up on the reality show A Cabbie Abroad. In June of 2014 he was in the news for an upcoming show that featured him driving in one of the coldest cities on Earth.

Mason Crosby: This 29-year-old is in his eighth NFL season and just had what is arguably the best season of his career in 2013. He was in the news recently for placing on FOX Sports list of MVP's for the Green Bay Packers.

Masons Throughout History:

Mason Chamberlin: This man was an English portrait painter who is best-known for his portrait of Benjamin Franklin. He also helped to found the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly, London in 1768.

Mason Carter: This U.S. Army officer served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He ended up receiving the Medal of Honor for successfully commanding a company of troops to charge against enemy fire during the Battle of Bear Paw. He was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor to be buried at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery when he died in 1909.