Marshall

Boy's name

Marshall is of Old French origin, derived from the title "marshal," meaning a high-ranking officer in medieval courts responsible for military affairs.

Meaning Horse caretaker
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 830
Peak year 1947

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Notable Namesakes

  • Marshall Mathers (Eminem) - Rapper, songwriter, record producer.
  • Marshall Faulk - Former NFL running back, Pro Football Hall of Famer.
  • Marshall McLuhan - Media theorist, "The medium is the message."
  • Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. - Eminem's father.
  • Marshall Allman - Actor, "Prison Break," "True Blood."
  • Marshall Herskovitz - Film director, producer, screenwriter, "Traffic," "Blood Diamond."
  • Marshall Crenshaw - Musician, singer-songwriter, "Someday, Someway."
  • Marshall Warren Nirenberg - Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
  • Marshall Allen - Jazz musician, Sun Ra Arkestra bandleader.
  • Marshall Teague - Actor, "Road House," "Armageddon," "The Rock."

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