Origin and Meaning of Masonjames

A combination of two names: Mason meaning 'stone worker' and James meaning 'supplanter'.

Origin: English - Mason is derived from the Old French 'masson', meaning 'stone worker', while James comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'to supplant'.

• Masonjames combines two popular names, Mason and James, and reflects a trend of double-barreled names that have become more common in contemporary naming practices.
• While Mason is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, James has a wide usage, being popular in various cultures including Scottish and Welsh.
• Notable bearers of the individual names include famous figures like Mason Green, a professional footballer, and James Bond, a fictional character created by Ian Fleming.
• Mason has steadily increased in popularity in the United States over the past two decades, ranking among the top names for boys. James has historically been a classic name, ranking consistently high for over a century.
• Variations of Mason include Masson and Mace, while James has numerous forms such as Jaime, Jacques, and Jim.