Marshall
Marshall: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛmΙΛΚΙl/ Β· /ΛmΙΙΉΚΙl/
Meaning and origin of Marshall
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
Etymology
As an English surname, from the noun marshal. * As a French surname, variant of Mercier. * As a German surname, variant of Marschall.
How popular is Marshall?
Since 1880, 1,157 girls and 97,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Marshall (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2098 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #340 for boys, with 977 babies given the name.
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Marshall FAQ
What does the name Marshall mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage. As an English surname, from the noun marshal. * As a French surname, variant of Mercier. * As a German surname, variant of Marschall.
What is the origin of the name Marshall?
Marshall is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Marshall?
Since 1880, 1,157 girls and 97,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Marshall (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2098 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #340 for boys, with 977 babies given the name.
Is Marshall a boy or girl name?
Marshall is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,157 girls and 97,447 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.