Mason vs Noah
Mason and Noahcompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2025, Mason was ranked #56 and Noah #1 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2023, Mason was ranked #26 and Noah #1 among boys in New Zealand.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Mason was ranked #25 and Noah #1 among boys in Scotland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Mason was ranked #77 and Noah #2 among boys in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Mason was ranked #61 and Noah #3 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Mason was ranked #75 and Noah #3 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2013, Mason was ranked #5742 and Noah #5742 among girls in England and Wales.
Mason and Noah over time
Mason and Noah appear together in 5 published lists, across 125 years of shared records. Noah held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Mason in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Mason reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Noah in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2004, Noah moved ahead of Mason in England and Wales · Boys — #87 and #94 the year before became #77 and #74.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Mason and Noah averaged 31.4 places apart, ending at #77 and #2.
- Longest-running competitions
Mason and Noah were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #77 and #2.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Boys within 2 years — Mason #32 in 2022, Noah #2 in 2021.
List by list
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Mason held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Noah in 22.
Highest recorded here: Mason #27 in 2013, Noah #1 in 2021.
The order changed in 2004: Noah moved ahead. In 2003 they stood at #87 and #94; by 2004 that had become #77 and #74.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Mason #77, Noah #2.
Northern Ireland · Boys26 shared years, 1998–2024
Mason held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Noah in 22.
Highest recorded here: Mason #15 in 2013, Noah #1 in 2018.
The order changed in 2003: Noah moved ahead. In 2002 they stood at #175 and #204; by 2003 that had become #180 and #162.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Mason #61, Noah #3.
Republic of Ireland · Boys24 shared years, 1998–2025
Mason held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Noah in 24.
Highest recorded here: Mason #32 in 2022, Noah #2 in 2021.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Mason #75, Noah #3.
New Zealand · Boys23 shared years, 2001–2023
Mason held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Noah in 16.
Highest recorded here: Mason #4 in 2014, Noah #1 in 2023.
The order changed in 2017: Noah moved ahead. In 2016 they stood at #4 and #7; by 2017 that had become #8 and #3.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Mason #26, Noah #1.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys22 shared years, 2003–2025
Mason held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Noah in 22.
Highest recorded here: Mason #14 in 2018, Noah #1 in 2022.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Mason #56, Noah #1.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Mason
Pairs where Mason shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Mason vs Taylor
In 1996 they stood at #127 and #121 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #77 and #507.
Mason · Taylor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mason vs Hugo
Mason and Hugo both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Mason · Hugo · 28 shared years, 1993–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Mason vs Levi
Mason and Levi both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Mason · Levi · 26 shared years, 2000–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Mason vs Archie
Mason and Archie both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Mason · Archie · 25 shared years, 2001–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other comparisons involving Noah
Pairs where Noah shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Noah vs Elijah
Noah and Elijah both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Noah · Elijah · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Noah vs Theo
Noah and Theo both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Noah · Theo · 33 shared years, 1990–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Noah vs Max
Noah and Max both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — New South Wales, Australia · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Noah · Max · 33 shared years, 1990–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Noah vs Alfie
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Boys within 2 years — Noah #1 in 2018, Alfie #10 in 2016.
Noah · Alfie · 23 shared years, 2000–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from New Zealand lists
Pairs measured inside New Zealand's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- George vs Patrick
Over 64 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, George rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #50 and #60 in 1954 to #6 and #93 in 2020.
George · Patrick · 64 shared years, 1954–2020 · Mirrored each other
- Patrick vs Alexander
Over 56 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #60 and #73 in 1954 to #93 and #32 in 2020.
Patrick · Alexander · 56 shared years, 1954–2020 · Mirrored each other
- James vs Timothy
Over 52 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, James rose about as far as Timothy fell — from #20 and #61 in 1954 to #5 and #100 in 2005.
James · Timothy · 52 shared years, 1954–2005 · Mirrored each other
- Joseph vs Timothy
Over 52 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Joseph rose about as far as Timothy fell — from #66 and #61 in 1954 to #27 and #100 in 2005.
Joseph · Timothy · 52 shared years, 1954–2005 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Mason | Noah |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Originally an occupational surname/vocabulary word meaning 'stoneworker', later adopted as a given name. The deeper root of the word itself is disputed among etymologists — a Germanic (Frankish) origin versus an alternative Medieval Latin source. | Commonly interpreted as 'rest' or 'comfort'. |
| Origin | English surname, from Old French masson/macon | Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | /ˈmeɪsən/ | /ˈnoʊə/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Noa, Noé |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Boys #56 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Boys #1 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 95/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Mason is recorded with a English surname, from Old French masson/macon origin, while Noah is recorded with a Hebrew origin.
- Mason has 2 syllables, compared with 1 for Noah.
- Mason's recorded meaning differs from Noah's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Mason a "medium" Data Confidence level and Noah a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Mason
Popularity journey
First recorded1993
First recorded at #339 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1993 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded2000–2023
Highest recorded position: #4 among boys in New Zealand, in 2014 (recorded 2000–2023).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #77 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Noah
Popularity journey
First recorded1990
First recorded at #640 among boys in Norway in 1990 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in England and Wales, in 2021 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1892 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls