Fortunate, happy, or lucky
Derived from the Arabic root s-'-d, Masud signifies someone who is blessed with good fortune or happiness. It has historically been a popular name throughout the Muslim world, often given in hopes of a prosperous life.
Less common today
Masud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,658 in 2018.
Afghan resistance leader and politician
American multidisciplinary artist and actor
President of the Storting (Norwegian Parliament)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
