Marshall vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Marshall Rank #392

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Malcolm mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Marshall and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.