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Martes

Quick answerMartes derives from Latin "Martis," the genitive form of Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning "of Mars" or "belonging to Mars." The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where it also functions as the word for Tuesday (the day dedicated to Mars in Romance languages).

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,334
TrendVintage
Peak year1992
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageSpanish/Portuguese
CultureHispanic/Lusophone
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 1
Global rank#9,334

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Martes

Martes derives from Latin "Martis," the genitive form of Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning "of Mars" or "belonging to Mars." The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where it also functions as the word for Tuesday (the day dedicated to Mars in Romance languages).

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Etymology

Martes derives from Latin "Martis," the genitive form of Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning "of Mars" or "belonging to Mars." The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, where it also functions as the word for Tuesday (the day dedicated to Mars in Romance languages).

Martes currently ranks #9,334 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.

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