Marshall

Meaning of Marshall

It means "caretaker of horses" or "horse servant."

Marshall has Germanic/Scottish roots — browse every Germanic/Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marshall

Marshall is climbing again, up to #340 in 2025 from #390 in 2024 after peaking at #319 in 2014.

Notable people named Marshall

• Marshall Mathers
  Rapper known as Eminem
• Garry Marshall
  Director of "Pretty Woman"
• Penny Marshall
  Director and actress
• Thurgood Marshall
  Supreme Court Justice
• Marshall Faulk
  Hall of Fame NFL player

Questions about the name Marshall

What does the name Marshall mean?

Marshall means it means "caretaker of horses" or "horse servant.", and it comes from Germanic/Scottish origins.

Is Marshall a boy's or a girl's name?

Marshall is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marshall?

In 2025, Marshall ranked #340 for boys, up from #390 the year before.

When was Marshall most popular?

Marshall peaked at #319 in 2014.