Of Mars; warlike
Derived from the Roman name Martinus, which is a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. It has been a popular Christian name since the 4th century due to Saint Martin of Tours, known for his humility and compassion.
About 1,009 boys were named Martin in 2025.
Civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Academy Award-winning film director
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation
8th President of the United States
English actor known for The Hobbit and Sherlock
Canadian-American comedian and actor
The father of Frasier and Niles Crane · Frasier
Detective played by Mel Gibson · Lethal Weapon
Dutch DJ and record producer
Acclaimed American actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Martin — far less common.
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