King vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

American English Canadian

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King Rank #343

Marshall Rank #392

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is King or Marshall more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do King and Marshall mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are King and Marshall boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.