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Marin

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-in /ˈmɑr.ɪn/High

Meaning: From Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (the Croatian/French/Romanian form of Marinus); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Marin is the Croatian/French Marinus — 'of the sea, a sailor'. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (the Croatian/French/Romanian form of Marinus); here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#4971 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marin comes from Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (from mare, 'sea') — the Croatian, French, and Romanian form of Marinus (St Marin, founder of San Marino). A crisp, breezy name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Croatian and French families. Rare, of-the-sea at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Marin means 'of the sea, a sailor' (Latin marinus) — a crisp, breezy name across Croatia, France, and Romania (St Marin founded San Marino); used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Marin — etymology

Variations

MarinoMarinusMaren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marin mean?

Marin is Latin for 'of the sea, a sailor'.

How do you pronounce Marin?

It's said MAR-in /ˈmɑr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marin a boy or girl name?

Marin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Marin?

Marin is a rare name in the U.S.

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