Martin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Martin Name at a Glance

Name	Martin
Meaning	Of Mars (the Roman god of war); warlike. Famous Bearer: black civil-rights leader Martin Luther King.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Martin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Martin means “Of Mars (the Roman god of war); warlike. Famous Bearer: black civil-rights leader Martin Luther King”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Martin Name Origin

Our database records Martin under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Martin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Martin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Martin

When considering Martin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.