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BoyPronounced American English /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl/; British English /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/

Marshall

From an English surname that originally denoted a person who was a marshal.

Quick answer

Marshall is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl/; British English /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl/; British English /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/

Meaning and history

From an English surname that originally denoted a person who was a marshal. The word marshal originally derives from Latin mariscalcus, itself from Germanic roots akin to Old High German marah "horse" and scalc "servant". A famous bearer is the American rapper Marshall Mathers (1972-), who performs under the name Eminem.

Notes and context

Usage: english