Masud

Masud is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Masud at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Masud

Masud belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Masud first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4687 in 2018, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 263 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Masud in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#4687 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Masud in 2024
12
Total since 1880
263

Masud in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1425 in 2000
Babies named Masud in 2020
3
Total since 1996
118

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Masud mean?

The meaning of Masud is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Masud a boy or girl name?

Masud is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Masud?

Masud comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Masud?

Masud first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #4687 in 2018, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.