Martim
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Martim is a Latin name meaning “of Mars”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Martim
Martim is a name of Latin origin, representing the Portuguese version of the English Martin. It stems from the Roman name 'Martinus', which itself is derived from 'Mars', the Roman God of War. The name traditionally signifies 'of Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars', reflecting the martial context of the Roman pantheon. Historically, its transmission throughout the Iberian Peninsula was solidified by the veneration of Saint Martin of Tours.
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Gender Usage of the Name Martim
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Martim is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Martim
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Martim is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 17K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.08M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Martim ranked #5,683 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Martim shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #564 in 2022. Its lowest recorded position was #8,309 in 2023. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name fell -2012 places (from #3,671 to #5,683).
Name StyleMethodology
Martim is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2022 and 83% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Martim
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Martim features a two-syllable structure with a strong initial stress that creates a balanced, rhythmic sound. The name is historically associated with Saint Martin of Tours, establishing its Elegant & Timeless nature. Its phonetic ending provides a firm and grounded finish.
Middle Names For Martim
Middle name suggestions for MartimMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Martim is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Martim Jacob · Martim Jason · Martim Jesus · Martim Jerry · Martim Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Martim
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Martim Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Martim”
Dictionary Meaning of "Martim"Methodology
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Martin
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How to Spell Martim in ASL
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