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At a Glance: Name: Marsh – Meaning: from 'marsh' (wetland); surname for one living by a marsh – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Marsh comes from the word 'marsh,' meaning wetland, and began as an English surname for someone who lived by a marsh. It's a short, one-syllable name with a plain, earthy feel, and it works as a surname-style first name.
Meaning & Origin of Marsh
Meaning: From 'marsh' (wetland); surname for one living by a marsh.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Marsh
Marsh is rare in U.S. Social Security records. It peaked at #807 in 1882 with 7 babies, and by 2024 it had slipped to #8083 with 10 babies, so a child named Marsh would be unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Marsh mean?
From ‘marsh’ (wetland); surname for one living by a marsh. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marsh)
Is Marsh a popular name right now?
Marsh peaked at #807 in 1882 and is ranked #8083 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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