Martin
MAR-tin
Popularity
#308
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
316,023
Peak Year
#6,088 in 1963
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Martin is a Latin name derived from 'Martinus', meaning 'belonging to Mars', the Roman god of war.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights leader and activist.
Martin Scorsese
American film director.
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