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Martino

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-TEE-noh /mɑrˈti.noʊ/High

Meaning: Martino is the Italian (and Spanish/Portuguese-adjacent) form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war — so it is usually glossed 'of Mars; warlike'. The name travelled widely through St. Martin of Tours.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Italian Martin: Martino comes from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars' (said 'mar-TEE-noh'). Warm, melodic, and rare in the U.S.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningMartino is the Italian (and Spanish/Portuguese-adjacent) form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war — so it is usually glossed 'of Mars; warlike'. The name travelled widely through St. Martin of Tours.
U.S. rank (2023)#8677 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 751

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819592023

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

Martino is the Italian form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name built on Mars, the Roman god of war. Its spread across Europe owes less to war than to St. Martin of Tours, the fourth-century soldier-turned-bishop whose cloak-sharing story made him one of the most beloved saints of the medieval West. In Italy the name has stayed steadily in use for centuries (said 'mar-TEE-noh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Italian-American families or as a melodic alternative to Martin. Rare, classic, and warmly Italian.

Did you know? Martino is simply Martin in Italian — and behind both stands Latin Martinus, built on Mars, the Roman god of war. Yet the name's real fame came from a peacemaker: St. Martin of Tours, remembered for cutting his cloak in half for a beggar.
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Martino — Italian form of Martin; Latin Martinus, from Mars; St. Martin of Tours

Variations

MartinMartínMartenMartim

Nicknames

TinoMartyNino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martino mean?

Martino is the Italian form of Martin, from Latin Martinus — a name built on Mars, the Roman god of war, so it is usually glossed 'of Mars'.

How do you pronounce Martino?

It's said mar-TEE-noh /mɑrˈti.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Martino a boy or girl name?

Martino is a boy's name.

How popular is Martino?

Martino is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is long established in Italy.

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