Marshall vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Marshall Rank #392

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Emerson mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Marshall and Emerson boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.