Marshal vs Zebedee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshal

Boy #3,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"horse keeper, stable master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,292
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

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Popularity Comparison

Marshal Rank #3,292
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3292 for Marshal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marshal ___

  • Marshal James
  • Marshal Lee
  • Marshal Wayne
  • Marshal Cole
  • Marshal Dean
  • Marshal Ray

Zebedee ___

  • Zebedee James
  • Zebedee John
  • Zebedee Luke
  • Zebedee Eli
  • Zebedee Thomas
  • Zebedee Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshal or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Marshal at #3292 in the United States.

What do Marshal and Zebedee mean?

Marshal means "horse keeper, stable master" (Old French origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marshal and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Marshal is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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