Marshall vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Marshall Rank #392

Allen Rank #574

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Marshall or Allen more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Allen mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Marshall and Allen boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.