Marshal
Marshal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑː(ɹ)ʃəl/
Meaning and origin of Marshal
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
Etymology
From marshal.
How popular is Marshal?
Since 1880, 74 girls and 5,485 boys in the U.S. have been named Marshal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4983 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 1881. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Marshal FAQ
What does the name Marshal mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage. From marshal.
What is the origin of the name Marshal?
Marshal is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Marshal?
Since 1880, 74 girls and 5,485 boys in the U.S. have been named Marshal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4983 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 1881. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marshal a boy or girl name?
Marshal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 74 girls and 5,485 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.