What does the name Martin mean?

The name Martin means "Devoted to the god of war".

What is the origin of the name Martin?

Martin is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 1,101 babies were named Martin in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Martin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,101 →

All-Time Total: 304,352

Peak Year: 1963

Martin is derived from the Latin name Martinus, which is a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. It means "of Mars" or "warlike."

Boy names closely related to Martin

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Girl names closely related to Martin

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Names with similar meaning to Martin

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Births per year in the United States

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