What does the name Marshall mean?

The name Marshall means "Horse caretaker".

What is the origin of the name Marshall?

Marshall is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Marshall?

In 2023, 830 babies were named Marshall in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Marshall a boy's name?

Yes, Marshall is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Marshall

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Births Last Year: 830 →

All-Time Total: 93,604

Peak Year: 1947

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

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."

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Marshall

Easton Holden Dawson Weston Tatum Hudson Silas Sawyer

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Marshall

Josie Gracelyn Piper Kinsley Willow Addilyn Paisley Lainey

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marshall

Marshawn

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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