Mayson

Mayson is an English first name, a variant of Mason. As a given name, it originated as a surname that was itself derived from the occupation of stonemason. The name ultimately comes from Old French maçon (of Frankish origin), related to Old English macian (“to make”).

Etymology

The root name Mason originated as an occupational English surname meaning “stoneworker”. The use of occupational surnames as first names became common in English-speaking countries, especially since the late 20th century. Mayson follows a trend of surnames ending in -son adopted as given names, with the -son element meaning “son of”, though here it merely functionally adapts the surname rather than indicating a filial relation.

Notable Bearers

Mayson may also be a surname of English origin. Notable persons with the surname Mayson include Ginger Mayson (1954/1955–2023), an American volleyball coach; Isabella Mayson (1836–1865), British author better known as Isabella Beeton; Richard Mayson (born 1941), New Zealand politician; Tom Fletcher Mayson (1893–1958), British recipient of the Victoria Cross; and Tommy Mayson (1886–1972), British footballer.

The name is also used for a racehorse, Mayson (foaled 1868), a British Thoroughbred.

Cultural Significance

The name Mason (and by extension its variant Mayson) entered modern usage as a modern-sounding choice for boys. While the precise frequency of Mayson is much lower than Mason, the variant reinforces the influence of Kardashian culture on baby naming trends highlighted in the popularity of Mason after 2009.

• Meaning: “stoneworker”
• Origin: English (occupational surname)
• Type: Occupational distinctive
• Usage: English (first name and surname)