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Marshall

Quick answerThe name Marshall derives from the Old French "mareschal," which originally meant a stable keeper or horse handler and later evolved to denote a high-ranking military or court official.

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#340
TrendStable
Peak year1947
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 22
Global rank#340

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Marshall

The name Marshall derives from the Old French "mareschal," which originally meant a stable keeper or horse handler and later evolved to denote a high-ranking military or court official.

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Etymology

The name Marshall derives from the Old French "mareschal," which originally meant a stable keeper or horse handler and later evolved to denote a high-ranking military or court official. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures including Supreme Court Justice John Marshall and various military leaders throughout history.

Marshall currently ranks #340 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.

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