Marshall vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

American English Canadian

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Marshall Rank #392

King Rank #343

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

Is Marshall or King more popular?

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

What do Marshall and King mean?

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

Are Marshall and King boy or girl names?

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