At a Glance
- Meaning
- The polished stone; from Greek 'mármaros', 'shining stone'
- Origin
- English, from Old French marbre, from Latin marmor, from Greek mármaros
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-buhl
Marble is an English, from Old French marbre, from Latin marmor, from Greek mármaros unisex name meaning “The polished stone; from Greek 'mármaros', 'shining stone'”. It appears in our list of 175+ Gemstone and Crystal Baby Names for Your Precious Little One.
Meaning & Origin of Marble
Meaning: The polished stone; from Greek 'mármaros', 'shining stone'.
Origin: English, from Old French marbre, from Latin marmor, from Greek mármaros.
How to Pronounce Marble
MAHR-buhlIPA /ˈmɑːrbəl/
Popularity of Marble
Marble doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Marble
Similar Names
Stone · Rocky · Clay · Granite · Boulder · Cobble
