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Marshall

MAHR-shəl

Popularity

#16768

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

97,616

Peak Year

#1,283 in 1947

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An occupational surname derived from Old French 'mareschal' meaning 'horse servant' or 'high officer'. It denotes someone who took care of horses.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marshall Mathers

    Professionally known as Eminem, a famous rapper.

  • Marshall McLuhan

    Canadian philosopher and media theorist.

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Personality Traits

StrongLoyalResponsibleLeader

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