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Martinez

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-TEE-nez /mɑrˈtiː.nɛz/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish surname Martinez, 'son of Martin' (Martin, from the Roman Mars, 'god of war'). Carried into given-name use as a modern surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish surname turned first name: Martinez means 'son of Martin' (said 'mar-TEE-nez'). Familiar and strong.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish surname Martinez, 'son of Martin' (Martin, from the Roman Mars, 'god of war'). Carried into given-name use as a modern surname pick.
U.S. rank (2022)#13625 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019412022

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

As a boy's name Martinez comes from the widespread Spanish surname 'son of Martin.' It reads familiar and strong in the surname-name trend — rare as a first name in the U.S. (said 'mar-TEE-nez').

It appears only rarely as a first name in U.S. data. Rare, familiar, and strong.

Did you know? Martinez is a Spanish surname meaning 'son of Martin' — a name rooted in the Roman Mars — carried into first-name use as a modern surname pick (said 'mar-TEE-nez').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Martinez — Spanish surname 'son of Martin'

Variations

MartinesMartinMartinets

Nicknames

MartyTino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martinez mean?

Martinez is a Spanish surname meaning 'son of Martin' (Martin, rooted in the Roman Mars).

How do you pronounce Martinez?

It's said mar-TEE-nez /mɑrˈtiː.nɛz/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Martinez a boy or girl name?

Martinez is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Martinez?

Martinez is rare as a first name in the U.S.

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