Sibling names for Marshall
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Marshall usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Marshall, whose busiest decade was the 1950s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Marshall
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | #1,372 | 748 | 1920s | |
| Nina | #324 | 4,856 | 1980s | |
| Antonia | feminine of Antonius | #1,279 | 1,035 | 1990s |
| Adela | #1,151 | 1,067 | 2010s | |
| Corinne | from Corinna; probably "maiden" | #999 | 1,204 | 1990s |
| Rae | short form of Rachel; or Scottish surname | #1,306 | 1,002 | 1950s |
| Katherine | #186 | 8,684 | 1980s | |
| Esther | #119 | 10,458 | 1920s | |
| Cecilia | from the Caecilius family (perhaps 'blind') | #108 | 10,913 | 2010s |
| Claire | clear, bright | #68 | 17,108 | 2010s |
Brother names for Marshall
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | son of Neil (or Nell) | #825 | 1,607 | 1950s |
| Conrad | bold counsel | #417 | 3,039 | 1930s |
| Clark | clerk, scholar | #377 | 3,795 | 2010s |
| Ulysses | #1,201 | 862 | 2000s | |
| Harris | #1,300 | 868 | 1920s | |
| Edwin | wealthy friend | #398 | 4,319 | 1920s |
| Jean | French feminine form of John (Jeanne) | #1,172 | 756 | 1920s |
| Louie | pet form of Louis or Louise | #596 | 2,188 | 1920s |
| Forrest | forest | #374 | 3,929 | 1920s |
Marshall's era
Marshall ranked #340 for boys in 2025, against #319 in 2015. Its best year was 1886, at #132. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Marshall included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Marshall
These names follow Marshall's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Marshall. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Marshall's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Marshall's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Marshall or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Marshall itself are excluded.