Martin

At a Glance

Meaning

Belonging to Mars, the Roman god of war (possibly 'little Mars')

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

MAR-tinListen

Martin is a boy's name from Latin, pronounced MAR-tin. You may see it defined simply as 'warlike,' but that's not quite accurate — the name literally means 'belonging to Mars' (the Roman god of war), or possibly 'little Mars,' with 'warlike' only an indirect association. It's a timeless, classic name with deep roots in naming history.

Meaning & Origin of Martin

Meaning: Belonging to Mars, the Roman god of war (possibly 'little Mars').

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Martin is often glossed simply as 'warlike' Actually: 'Warlike' is an indirect association via Mars, the war god — the name itself literally means 'of/belonging to Mars' (or 'little Mars'), not 'warlike' directly.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Martin

Popularity of Martin

According to Social Security data going back to 1880, Martin peaked at #45 that year with 357 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #308 with 1101 babies named Martin.

Names Like Martin

These names share Martin’s style, era or origin.

• Marcus
• Myles
• Victor
• Vincent
• Adaline
• Adelina

FAQ

What does the name Martin mean?

Belonging to Mars, the Roman god of war (possibly ‘little Mars’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Martin?

Martin is pronounced MAR-tin (IPA: /ˈmɑːrtɪn/).

Is Martin a popular name right now?

Martin peaked at #45 in 1880 and is ranked #308 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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