Marshall vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Marshall Rank #392

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Sterling mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Marshall and Sterling boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.