Marshall vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Marshall Rank #392
Philip Rank #522

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #522 for Philip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marshall ___

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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall or Philip more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Philip mean?

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

Are Marshall and Philip boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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