Of Mars or warlike; combined with a modern suffix.
Martavis is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the traditional name Martin with the stylish 'avis' suffix. Martin derives from the Roman name Martinus, which refers to the god Mars, the deity of war. This name reflects a 20th-century trend of creating unique rhythmic identities within African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Martavis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,475 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
NFL wide receiver