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Marshal Pronunciation
Marshal is pronounced MAR-shəl /ˈmɑr.ʃəl/High
Meaning: One-l spelling of Marshall, from a Frankish title meaning 'horse servant' that rose to mean commander and lawmanHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Marshal — here in the single-l spelling that matches the law-officer noun — descends from Frankish marhskalk, 'horse servant', a stable role that ascended through medieval courts to mean cavalry commander, court official, and at last field marshal and U.S. marshal. The surname Marshall (double l) gave America Thurgood Marshall and the Marshall Plan's George C.
As a given name the double-l leads; single-l Marshal reads most like the Old West badge. Both are uncommon today — Eminem (Marshall Mathers) keeps the sound in rotation.
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How do you pronounce Marshal?
Marshal is pronounced MAR-shəl (/ˈmɑr.ʃəl/). Press play above to hear Marshal said aloud.
How do you say Marshal?
Marshal is said MAR-shəl (/ˈmɑr.ʃəl/). Press play above to hear Marshal said aloud.
What does the name Marshal mean?
Marshal comes from a Frankish title meaning 'horse servant' that rose to mean commander and law officer.
Is Marshal a boy or girl name?
Marshal is a boy's name.
How popular is Marshal?
Marshal is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Marshall is the more common form.