Marsh
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRSH ]
Marsh is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,720 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marsh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 192 babies have been named Marsh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marsh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,720 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,720
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Marsh is also used as a girl name, ranked #64764.
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About the Name Marsh
Marsh is a boy name .
Is Marsh a boy or girl name? Marsh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,720 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,764. Marsh is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marsh is currently ranked #8,720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marsh include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marsh include Marshall, Mars, Marshal, Marshawn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis