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Martin name meaning
First Name
310k
in the U.S.
since 1880
310k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
703k
in the U.S.
in 2010
703k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Martin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Martin
User Submitted Origins
English
51%
Spanish
24%
Latin
17%
American
5%
Roman
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Martin is of Roman origin and means "Son of Mars, God of War. Warlike. Warrior. Victorious".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Martin means "Am martin,the meaning of is son of mars God of war".
- A user from Albania says the name Martin is of Latin origin and means "'of Mars' referring to the Roman god of war Mars, also 'of war/battle'".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Martin is of Greek origin and means "My Name Truly Means Mars God of War".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Martin is of Latin origin and means "It's Roman for god of war, warlike".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Martin means "God of war".
- A submission from Uganda says the name Martin means "Roman god of war".
- According to a user from Nebraska, U.S., the name Martin means "Warlike. Warrior. Of or dedicated to Mars".
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Martin means "Mars god".
- A submission from Ghana says the name Martin means "A peaceful war bird" and is of Nigerian origin.
- According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Martin is of Scottish origin and means "Warrior".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Mar"tin
A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.
Etymology: Etymol. uncertain
noun Mar"tin
One of several species of swallows, usually having the tail less deeply forked than the tail of the common swallows.
Note: ☞ The American purple martin, or bee martin Progne subis or Progne purpurea), and the European house martin, or window martin Hirundo urbica or Chelidon urbica), are the best known species.
Etymology: F. martin, from the proper name Martin. Cf. Martlet
Other Dictionary Sources
- Any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
- United States singer (1917-1995)
- United States actress (1913-1990)
- United States actor and comedian (born in 1945)
- French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
Wiktionary
From Latin Mārtīnus (“of or like Mars” or “little Mars”), Mārs, Mārtis + -īnus (diminutive suffix). Furthermore, the name Mārs is likely to have been brought into Latin from elsewhere, likely the Etruscan Maris that was their name for the same deity.
- A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.
- A patronymic surname.
- An surname for someone who lived near a mere.
- A small city, the county seat of Bennett County, South Dakota, United States.
Martin was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Old French, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Martin
Notable Persons Named Martin
Martin Shkreli
Martin Shkreli is a corporate executive, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, livestreamer, hedge fund, and hedge fundmanager. Martin was born in 1983 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Martin Luther
He holds the title Ein feste Burg sung in German. Martin was born on November 10th, 1483 in Eisleben. He died on February 18th, 1546.
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is a director, producer, actor, screenwriter, and film historian. He has had major accomplishments since 1963. Martin was given the name Martin Charles Scorsese by his parents Charles Scorsese and Catherine Scorsese on November 17th, 1942 in Queens, New York, U.S. Martin is also known as Marty.
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman is an actor. He was most active from 1997 to present. Martin was given the name Martin John Christopher Freeman on September 8th, 1971 in Aldershot.
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen is an actor and activist. His ongoing career started in 1961. Martin was given the name Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez on August 3rd, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix is an edm, progressive house, electro house, deep house, and jumpstyle musician. He plays FL Studio. He has had major accomplishments since 2012. Martin was given the name Martijn Garritsen on May 14th, 1996 in Amstelveen.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Martin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Martin
George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is a science fiction, horror fiction, and fantasy short story writer, novelist, screenwriter, and short story. George was given the name George Raymond Martin on September 20th, 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States.
Dean Martin
Dean Martin was a singer, actor, comedian, and film producer. Dean was given the name Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7th, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio. He passed away on December 25th, 1995.
Chris Martin
Chris was given the name Christopher Anthony John Martin on March 2nd, 1977 in Exeter.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin is an improvisational theatre, surreal humour, comedy music, physical comedy, sketch comedy, word play, and satire musician. Steve was given the name Stephen Glenn Martin on August 14th, 1945 in Waco, Texas, U.S.
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin is a singer, actor, and author. He holds the title Menudo "Rayo de Luna" and Ricky Martin "Livin' la Vida Loca". He has been prominent since 1985. Ricky was given the name Enrique Martín Morales on December 24th, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Max Martin
Max Martin is a pop music, dance-pop, pop rock, electropop, contemporary r&b, and europop musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to present. Max was given the name Martin Karl Sandberg on February 26th, 1971 in Stockholm.
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Common last names for Martin
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Martin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.80% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.76% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.90% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.98% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.02% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.56% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Martin
People with the last name Martin are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Martin
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