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Marshall

Boy name · 187 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marshall: 187 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 2010.

From the Old French *mareschal*, meaning a farrier or horse servant, Marshall began as an occupational surname before crossing into first-name use. Its most famous bearers include Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Justice of the US Supreme Court, and media theorist Marshall McLuhan, who coined “the medium is the message.” The name also graces the Marshall Islands in the Pacific, named after British explorer Captain John Marshall, and numerous towns across the English-speaking world. In Scotland, the surname Marshall has deep roots in the Borders, and the name’s sturdy, no-nonsense feel has made it a steady choice for parents seeking something both classic and quietly strong. A notable variant is the Scottish Gaelic form *Marsail*, though it remains rare.