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At a Glance: Name: Martin – Meaning: belonging to Mars, the Roman god of war (possibly 'little Mars') – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAR-tin
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
Phonetic: MAR-tin IPA: /ˈmɑːrtɪn/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Martin mean?
Belonging to mars, the roman god of war (possibly ‘little mars’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Martin)
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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