Cohen vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#239
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Co

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Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#392
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

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Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Marshall Rank #392

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #392 for Marshall.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Marshall

Lincoln Theodore Harrison Eleanor Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Marshall more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Marshall mean?

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

Are Cohen and Marshall boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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