Son of Martin; dedicated to Mars
Martinez is a patronymic surname of Spanish origin, meaning 'son of Martin.' The root name Martin is derived from the Roman name Martinus, which itself comes from Mars, the Roman god of war. While primarily used as a surname, it is occasionally adopted as a given name to honor family heritage.
Less common today
Martinez isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,885 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the science fiction novel and film · The Martian
