Martinez
mar-TEE-nez
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
1,155
Peak Year
#41 in 1990
First Recorded
1941
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Martinez is a patronymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning 'son of Martin.' Martin itself derives from the Roman god Mars, the god of war.
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Famous Namesakes
Sonia Martinez
Former professional tennis player from Spain.
Shawn Martinez
American politician, former mayor of South Gate, California.
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