gender neutral
Maison
stonemason, man of stone
About Maison
Sophisticated and slightly unexpected, Maison brings French elegance to English-speaking contexts with remarkable ease. This name choice suggests parents with cosmopolitan sensibilities and appreciation for understated luxury. The pronunciation flows smoothly despite potential initial unfamiliarity, and most people quickly grasp and remember it after one hearing. Maison projects a certain refined coolness, that enviable quality of being interesting without trying too hard. It works particularly well in creative and professional fields, suggesting someone with taste and cultural awareness. The name's relative novelty as a given name means your son enjoys uniqueness without the burden of constant corrections or explanations. Maison represents modern naming at its best—taking familiar elements and recombining them into something fresh and appealing.
Popularity of the Name Maison
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | #988 | #356 | #842 |
| 2013 | #941 | #420 | #814 |
| 2014 | #803 | #537 | #532 |
| 2015 | #838 | #569 | |
| 2016 | #784 | #703 | #828 |
| 2017 | #866 | #651 | #578 |
| 2018 | #879 | #810 | #576 |
| 2019 | #948 | ||
| 2020 | #915 | #578 | |
| 1999 | #902 | ||
| 2000 | #957 | ||
| 2002 | #794 | ||
| 2004 | #977 | ||
| 2005 | #719 | ||
| 2006 | #572 | ||
| 2007 | #572 | ||
| 2008 | #537 | ||
| 2009 | #436 | #817 | |
| 2010 | #490 | #815 | |
| 2011 | #419 | #684 | |
| 2022 | #598 | ||
| 2024 | #694 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Maison
Names Similar to Maison
Nicknames for Maison
- May
- Son
- Mason
- Mais
Famous People Named Maison
| Maison Margiela | Fashion designer |
| Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Perfumer |
| Maison Sere | Zimbabwean rugby player |
| Maison Palmén | Finnish singer-songwriter |
| Maison Mumm | French entrepreneur |
| Maison Bédard | Canadian politician |
| Maison Ikkoku | Japanese actor |
| Maison Neuve | Belgian musician |
| Maison Ray | British actor |
| Maison T. Ortiz | American poet |
| Maison Drake | Canadian basketball player |
| Maison P. Jackson | American author |
| Maison A. Marino | Italian artist |
| Maison Paimpol | French journalist |
| Maison Blanche | American businessman |
| Maison St. Clair | Scottish footballer |
| Maison Mitchell | Australian dancer |
| Maison Martinet | Swiss chef |
| Maison Thibault | Canadian engineer |
| Maison Leclercq | Belgian cyclist |
Characters Named Maison
| Maison Turner | Detective in a crime thriller series |
| Maison Richards | Protagonist of a fantasy novel |
| Maison Anderson | Space explorer in a science fiction story |
| Maison Parker | High school student in a coming-of-age drama |
| Maison Gallagher | Wizard in a magical adventure series |
| Maison Wood | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling tale |
| Maison Lawson | Time traveler in a historical fiction novel |
| Maison Evans | Superhero with telekinetic powers |
| Maison Bennett | Chef in a culinary-themed TV show |
| Maison Brooks | Archaeologist in an action-adventure movie |
| Maison King | Rockstar in a music-themed novel |
| Maison Knight | Secret agent in a spy thriller series |
| Maison Taylor | Artificial intelligence with human emotions |
| Maison Scott | Cowboy in a Western-themed comic book |
| Maison Chambers | Vampire in a supernatural romance story |
| Maison Baker | Genius inventor in a steampunk novel |
| Maison Reed | Hacker prodigy in a cyberpunk tale |
| Maison Cooper | War veteran in a military drama film |
| Maison Kelly | Alien prince in a space opera epic |
| Maison Stone | Sorcerer's apprentice in a fantasy adventure game |