What origin is the name Martin?

Martin comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Martin a popular name?

Martin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Martin?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Martin — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Martin

Q: Is Martin a rare name?

Yes. Martin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Martin

Martin

Boy

spanish

2 syllables

Martin is a spanish boy's name meaning "A Spanish and Latin name meaning warrior of Mars or warlike. It is derived from the Roman god of war.".

The meaning of Martin is "A Spanish and Latin name meaning warrior of Mars or warlike. It is derived from the Roman god of war." — a boy name of spanish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Spanish and Latin name meaning warrior of Mars or warlike. It is derived from the Roman god of war.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Martin

Very rare in US records

What does Martin mean?

Martin is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "A Spanish and Latin name meaning warrior of Mars or warlike. It is derived from the Roman god of war.".