Marshall

Marshall - A very unique male name

Marshall appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #214. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Marshall and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Marshall? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Marshall. The baby boy name Marshall was given to 949 baby boys in 2025, ranking #339 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,545 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Marshall peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 146.

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Marshall is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Marshall is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #112 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #878.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Marshall is where you live.

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Marshall origin and meaning

English, transferred occupational surname

'Marshal' — originally a horse servant, from Old High German marah, 'horse,' and scalc, 'servant,' later a high official

Marshall began as an occupational surname for a marshal, a role that rose from caring for horses to one of the highest offices in a household or army. It has been in US data since 1910 at a steady, moderate level. Its highest year was 1947, and it has risen in rank since 2020.

Attested etymology

Marshall is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Marshall, pop culture references for the name Marshall and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Marshall

We've found the following names that sound similar to Marshall, sorted by popularity.

Marcel / Marcelo / Marcelino / Marcellus / Marcello / Markell / Markel / Marcell / Marshal / Marquel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Marshall

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Marshall a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Marshall?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAR-shul · /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Marshal — Single-l spelling

Nicknames: Marsh

Famous bearers

• Marshall Mathers — Rapper Eminem; Marshall is his given name (b. 1972) Contemporary
• Marshall McLuhan — Media theorist; born Herbert Marshall McLuhan and known by his middle name, Marshall (1911–1980) Historical

Style

OccupationalSurname

Why parents choose it

Marshall feels solid and capable — an occupational surname name that has never been trendy enough to date badly.

Worth knowing

• Marshall/Marshal spelling, and confusion with the job title and the store chain, are everyday frictions.