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Martin

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Of Mars, warlike
Pronunciation
MAR-tin
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'Martinus', derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Also recorded as Boy.

Alternate spellings

  • MartínSpanish

    Spanish form with an accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Martin Van Buren

    1782–1862

    Eighth President of the United States and the first born as a US citizen.

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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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