Marsh

♂ Boy

Pronounced MARSH /ˈmɑrʃ/High

Meaning: From the English, 'marshland; one who lives by a marsh' (from Old English mersc, 'marsh'); a place/surname-name; also a short form of Marshall; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: One who lives by the marsh: Marsh is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English, 'marshland; one who lives by a marsh' (from Old English mersc, 'marsh'); a place/surname-name; also a short form of Marshall; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8083 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marsh comes from the English, 'marshland; one who lives by a marsh' (from Old English mersc, 'marsh'); it is also a short form of Marshall (a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'MARSH').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname/short-name. Rare, marshland at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Marsh means 'marshland; one who lives by a marsh' (from Old English mersc) — also a short form of Marshall — a crisp place/surname-name (we note the place; said 'MARSH').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Marsh — place/surname-name

Variations

MarsheMarsch

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marsh mean?

Marsh is English, 'marshland; one who lives by a marsh'; also short for Marshall. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Marsh?

It's said MARSH /ˈmɑrʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Marsh a boy or girl name?

Marsh is a boy's name here.

How popular is Marsh?

Marsh is a very rare name in the U.S.