Martin
/M-AA-R-T-EH/
Of Mars, warlike — Martin Luther King, Saint Martin. The name that splits cloaks and changes history
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This page tells you what Martin means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Martin is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Of Mars, warlike — Martin Luther King, Saint Martin. The name that splits cloaks and changes history”.
Martin is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Mars, warlike — Martin Luther King, Saint Martin. The name that splits cloaks and changes history" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European, Singaporean families, Martin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Martin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Martin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Martin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Martin's saint & feast day →What does Martin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Martin resonates in either tradition.
Martin's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Martin's full reading →
Does Martin go with your family's names?
Martin breaks into 5 sounds: /M-AA-R-T-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Martin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Martin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Martin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Martin
If Martin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Martin
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Common questions about Martin
What does the name Martin mean?
Martin means "Of Mars, warlike — Martin Luther King, Saint Martin. The name that splits cloaks and changes history." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Martin a boy or girl name?
Martin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Martin?
Martin is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European, Singaporean families.
Is Martin a Christian name?
Yes. Martin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Martin mean in French?
Martin originates from French, where it means "Of Mars, warlike — Martin Luther King, Saint Martin. The name that splits cloaks and changes history."
What are common nicknames for Martin?
Common short forms of Martin include Mari, Mart.
What is the numerology of Martin?
Martin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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