Martin
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Martin
Martin derives from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "devoted to Mars," referencing the Roman god of war.
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Etymology
Martin derives from the Latin name Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "devoted to Mars," referencing the Roman god of war. The name has been widely used across Christian cultures since Saint Martin of Tours popularized it in the 4th century, and it remains common in European, North American, and Latin American societies, particularly within Christianity.
Martin currently ranks #335 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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