Mason in Chinese
Mason in Chinese is 梅森 (Méi Sēn).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- stone worker
Etymologically, Mason is English and is commonly glossed as "stone worker". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
3 ways to write Mason
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
梅森
Méi Sēn
The standard transliteration of Mason: 梅 (méi, "plum blossom"), 森 (sēn, "forest; lush"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 梅 (méi) carries "ma", 森 (sēn) carries "son". The tone contour is 2-1 (rising, high level).
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 梅
méi
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
plum blossom
- 森
sēn
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
forest; lush
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
怀瑾
Huái Jǐn
Inspired by "stone worker": 怀 (huái, "to cherish, embrace") + 瑾 (jǐn, "fine jade"), expressing precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
怀 (to cherish, embrace) answers the "stone" in Mason's meaning, and 瑾 (fine jade) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 怀
huái
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to cherish, embrace
- 瑾
jǐn
Tone 3 · 15 strokes (simplified)
fine jade
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
磊琛
Lěi Chēn
磊 (lěi, "stones; open-hearted") + 琛 (chēn, "precious treasure, jewel"): a natural Chinese given name themed on precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "ma" (méi), so 磊 ("stones; open-hearted") and 琛 ("precious treasure, jewel") were chosen for precious stones and steadfastness.
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 磊
lěi
Tone 3 · 15 strokes (simplified)
stones; open-hearted
- 琛
chēn
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
precious treasure, jewel
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Recent US usage of Mason
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Mason ranked 26 among names recorded for boys, with 47,313 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 270,859 boys named Mason since 1880, with the high point in 2011 (19,507 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #208 to #7 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2011
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 270,859
More About Mason in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Mason offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Mason, you'll find options that work for you.
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Other popular choices include Cody in Chinese, Elijah in Chinese, and Mark in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Mason, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Mason to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Mason translated into Chinese?
梅森 (Méi Sēn), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 梅森 have?
23 strokes in simplified form; per character: 梅 11, 森 12.
How popular is the name Mason?
US Social Security records show 270,859 boys named Mason since 1880, with the high point in 2011 (19,507 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #208 to #7 among boys.