Marshal

Marshal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Marshal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marshal

Marshal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marshal first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #631 in 1881, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 5,451 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marshal in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#631 in 1881
Peak year
1999
Babies named Marshal in 2024
36
Total since 1880
5,451

Marshal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1135 in 2005
Babies named Marshal in 2025
3
Total since 1996
188

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marshal mean?

The meaning of Marshal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marshal a boy or girl name?

Marshal is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marshal?

Marshal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marshal?

Marshal first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #631 in 1881, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].