Marshal Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-shul //ˈmɑːrʃəl//

Origin: Old French; Latin

Meaning: Old French: horse servant; Latin: to be strong

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marshal has its roots in the Old French term "mareschal," which itself derives from the Vulgar Latin "mariscalcus," a combination of the Latin "marescalus" and the Germanic elements "marh" meaning "horse" and "skalk" meaning "servant" or "man." This etymological evolution reflects a historical role associated with horse management and military leadership, as marshals were originally responsible for the care of horses and later became high-ranking officers in the military. The name entered the English language in the 12th century, following the Norman Conquest, and was used to denote various ranks and positions of authority, particularly in the context of the royal court and military hierarchy.

Throughout history, the title of Marshal has been significant in various cultures, particularly in medieval Europe. Notable figures include the French Marshal of France, a title established in the 14th century, and the English position of the Lord Marshal, which dates back to the 13th century.

The name is also associated with various historical texts and documents, including the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, where the term is used to denote a person of authority and respect. Additionally, the name appears in the context of the biblical figure of the angelic host, where the term "marshal" can imply a leader or guide.

Culturally, the name Marshal has been linked to themes of leadership, protection, and service, resonating through literature and folklore as a symbol of strength and loyalty. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Marsh" or "Mars," which have been used in various contexts.

Overall, the name Marshal carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting its origins in service and authority, and continues to evoke a sense of nobility and responsibility.

Famous people named Marshal

In this section, you will find notable people named Marshal. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marshal who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Marshal who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Marshal McLuhan was a philosopher and media theorist best known for Understanding Media, The Gutenberg Galaxy, and the concept of the global village.

Marshal Ney was a French military commander best known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars and as one of Napoleon's marshals.

Fictional characters named Marshal

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Marshal is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. He is a skilled warrior who plays a significant role in the battles of his kingdom.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marshal, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcusMartinMasonMatthewMalcolmMaxwell

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marshal. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarshallMarlonMasonMaverickMarvinMarcellusMarley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marshal was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Marshal has ranked as high as #2956 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Marshal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marshal is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marshal was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marshal.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 34 34 0
2024 36 36 0
2023 34 34 0
2022 37 37 0
2021 52 52 0
2020 29 29 0
2019 25 25 0
2018 48 48 0
2017 47 47 0
2016 57 57 0
2015 66 66 0
2014 67 67 0
2013 49 49 0
2012 49 49 0
2011 60 60 0
2010 51 51 0
2009 75 75 0
2008 51 51 0
2007 62 62 0
2006 53 53 0
2005 64 64 0
2004 60 60 0
2003 91 91 0
2002 87 87 0
2001 80 80 0
2000 72 72 0
1999 95 95 0
1998 91 91 0
1997 91 91 0
1996 93 93 0
1995 72 72 0
1994 94 94 0
1993 62 62 0
1992 92 92 0
1991 79 79 0
1990 65 65 0
1989 64 64 0
1988 65 65 0
1987 56 56 0
1986 44 44 0
1985 62 62 0
1984 53 53 0
1983 53 53 0
1982 60 60 0
1981 57 57 0
1980 56 56 0
1979 59 59 0
1978 48 48 0
1977 48 48 0
1976 62 62 0
1975 43 37 6
1974 37 37 0
1973 50 43 7
1972 37 37 0
1971 40 34 6
1970 43 36 7
1969 29 29 0
1968 29 29 0
1967 37 37 0
1966 40 33 7
1965 36 36 0
1964 35 35 0
1963 34 27 7
1962 33 33 0
1961 30 30 0
1960 30 30 0
1959 40 40 0
1958 48 41 7
1957 53 48 5
1956 36 36 0
1955 44 39 5
1954 49 42 7
1953 56 51 5
1952 34 29 5
1951 30 30 0
1950 35 35 0
1949 33 33 0
1948 27 27 0
1947 51 51 0
1946 39 39 0
1945 43 43 0
1944 39 39 0
1943 33 33 0
1942 30 30 0
1941 40 40 0
1940 20 20 0
1939 34 34 0
1938 31 31 0
1937 27 27 0
1936 25 25 0
1935 30 30 0
1934 26 26 0
1933 27 27 0
1932 35 35 0
1931 33 33 0
1930 47 47 0
1929 34 34 0
1928 41 41 0
1927 30 30 0
1926 29 29 0
1925 49 49 0
1924 36 36 0
1923 39 39 0
1922 60 60 0
1921 44 44 0
1920 42 42 0
1919 41 41 0
1918 49 49 0
1917 47 47 0
1916 33 33 0
1915 30 30 0
1914 27 27 0
1913 18 18 0
1912 10 10 0
1911 11 11 0
1910 9 9 0
1909 12 12 0
1908 8 8 0
1906 9 9 0
1904 9 9 0
1902 5 5 0
1901 6 6 0
1898 6 6 0
1894 11 11 0
1892 7 7 0
1891 6 6 0
1890 5 5 0
1889 6 6 0
1888 8 8 0
1886 7 7 0
1885 7 7 0
1883 9 9 0
1882 7 7 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 8 8 0

Top States for Marshal (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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