Marshall
Marshall comes from the Old French "mareschal," meaning "horse servant" or "master of horses." George C. Marshall (1880-1959), the US Secretary of State who devised the Marshall Plan (which rebuilt Europe after WWII) and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, is the most famous American bearer. Marshall (the rapper Eminem, born 1972, born Marshall Mathers) gave the name a contemporary charge. The "M" opening is firm, and the "all" ending gives it warmth. Marshall is a male name of French (occupational) origin that means "Horse servant (master of horses)". Serious, American, and quietly accomplished. The name sounds capable. Marshalls tend to be steady. US peaked #252 in 1997. Now top 400. Well-known people named Marshall include George C. Marshall (Secretary of State), Eminem / Marshall Mathers (rapper), Marshall (French occupational name), Marshall (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Marshall include Marshal (variant), Marsh (short form), Marshell (variant), Marshell (variant).