Marshall

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boyclassicvintageoccupational

“one who tends horses” — Germanic, English

#3912024 rank
1947peak year
92,011babies named Marshall since 1880
▼ 5%5-year trend

Marshall popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 194718801920196020002024

What does Marshall mean?

An occupational surname from Germanic marah, 'horse', and scalc, 'servant', later a royal officer and judge of ceremonies. A sturdy Americana classic.

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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