Marshall vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Marshall Rank #392

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Paul mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Marshall and Paul boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.