Martin
of Mars, warlike (Latin)
Martin is a spanish / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 264, with 28,003 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of Mars, warlike (Latin)
Martin originates from the Roman cognomen Martinus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars'. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a standard Christian baptismal name. In contemporary times, it is pronounced both in the Spanish stress (Martín) and the English style (MAR-tin).
Derived from the Latin name Martinus, a diminutive of Mars, the Roman god of war. In the Philippines, the name has deep roots from Spanish Catholic tradition (notably via Saint Martin of Tours and Saint Martin de Porres) and remains reinforced by English naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone first name or in compounds (e.g., John Martin, Martin Joseph). Frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Mart', 'Marty', or 'Tin'.
Related forms
- Martín Spanish
- Martin French
- Martino Italian
- Martim Portuguese
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Martin with common surname pairs
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Is Martin a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Martin is number 264, with 28,003 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.