Marshawn
Meaning
"warrior, gift of God"
Origin: American blend (Marcus + Shawn)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,392
- Total SSA Count
- 34
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Mar, Shawn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"warrior, gift of God"
Origin: American blend (Marcus + Shawn)
"wood, lumber, forest"
Origin: Old English
Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 vs #3392 for Marshawn.
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Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Marshawn at #3392 in the United States.
Marshawn means "warrior, gift of God" (American blend (Marcus + Shawn) origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).
Marshawn is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.