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Martin
Meaning: of Mars · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Latin Martinus, from Mars. Saint Martin of Tours, Martin Luther and Martin Luther King Jr bore it.
Famous people named Martin
- Martin Luther King Jr (civil rights leader)
- Martin Luther (reformer)
Nicknames
Marty
Variants & related names
Martín, Martino, Marten
Martin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Martin mean?
Martin means “of Mars”. It comes from Latin.
Is Martin a popular name?
Martin is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Martin?
Marty.
What are other forms of Martin?
Martín, Martino, Marten.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.