Martin

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Originated from the name Martinus which relates to Mars, the Roman god of war. Five popes bear the name. Famous bearers include Martin Luther, the 16th century German priest whose teachings inspired the Protestant Reformation, and Martin Luther King, Jr., the American civil rights leader. The name peaked before the turn of the 20th century.

Popularity: Ranked #258 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Gender: Male
Meaning Tags: Traits & Characteristics; War or Battle; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Martina +; Martine +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Marten +; Marton +; Martyn +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Mart +; Marty +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Martins: Martin Sheen (actor); Martin Scorsese (director); Martin Van Buren (U.S. president); Martin Short (actor); Ricky Martin (pop singer); Martin Landau (actor); Martin Lawrence (actor); Steve Martin (actor); + Add a Famous Martin
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