Martin
/ˈmɑːr.tɪn/noun
A common male given name and surname, also the name of several birds in the swallow family.
Did you know?Martin comes from Latin Martīnus, meaning “of Mars,” so the name originally marked someone belonging to the war god’s sphere rather than a peaceful saintly vibe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Martīnus
“Belonging to Mars, the Roman god of war”
Late Latin
Latin
Martinus
“A personal name meaning “of Mars””
Early Christian Era
Latin
Sanctus Martinus
“The name spread widely through the fame of Saint Martin of Tours”
Old French
OF
Martin
“A hereditary personal name”
Middle English
English
Martyn / Martin
“A given name and later a surname”
Modern English
English
Martin
“A common male given name, surname, and bird name”