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Maison
BoyFrench, English· “house; variant of Mason”
- Meaning
- house; variant of Mason
- Origin
- French, English
- Pronunciation
- MAY-zuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,294
- US babies 2025
- 151
- Best rank
- #784 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Maison
Maison is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “house; variant of Mason”.
Maison is the French word for "house," and it is also a variant of Mason, the English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. The French spelling gives Mason a stylish, sophisticated look while keeping the same pronunciation in English. Maison has a strong, two-syllable sound and a modern feel. It fits among other occupational names like Carter and Hunter, and it pairs easily with longer middle names. Mace or Mase are possible nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mayson.
Popularity over time
Maison first appears in US Social Security records in 1988. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2012. Its best national rank was #784 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 304 babies. In 2025, 151 babies were named Maison, and it ranked #1,294 nationally. That is 44% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,910 in 2000, #1,126 in 2010, and #1,294 in 2025. Of the 4,575 US boys named Maison since records began, 51% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,097 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brantlee, Damari, Anson, Juelz, and Kolten.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maison ranked highest in Michigan, Massachusetts, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #812 | 9 |
| Massachusetts | #857 | 5 |
| New York | #874 | 16 |
| Georgia | #960 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | #1059 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 89% of US babies named Maison over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Maison is usually pronounced MAY-zuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mayson.
Middle names for Maison
A few middle names that flow with Maison: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maison
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maison mean?
Maison is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “house; variant of Mason”.
What is the origin of the name Maison?
Maison has French and English roots. Maison is the French word for "house," and it is also a variant of Mason, the English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson.
Is Maison a popular name?
Not especially. Maison ranked #1,294 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Maison a boy or girl name?
Maison is mainly a boy's name. About 89% of US babies named Maison over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Maison?
Maison is usually pronounced MAY-zuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings