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Marty
Pronounced MAHR-tee /ˈmɑɹ.ti/Medium
Meaning: of Mars; warlike (diminutive of Martin)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Marty began as a friendly short form of Martin, a name meaning 'of Mars' and so 'warlike'. Behind it stretches a whole family of forms — the Latin Martinus, the Catalan Martí, the Basque Mattin and Matxin, and Martin itself. Hockey carried the name through bearers like Hall of Famers Marty Walsh and Marty Barry.
Where Martin sounds formal, Marty sounds easygoing and approachable, which is much of its charm. The long list of related forms shows how far Martin spread across European languages.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Marty Walsh (1883–1915)Canadian Hall of Fame hockey forward, Ottawa Senators.
- ★Marty Barry (1905–1969)Canadian Hall of Fame hockey center, Detroit Red Wings.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marty mean?
Marty means 'of Mars' or warlike, a diminutive of Martin from Latin Martinus and the war god Mars.
How do you pronounce Marty?
It's commonly said MAHR-tee /ˈmɑɹ.ti/.
Is Marty a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Marty is used as a boy name.
How popular is Marty?
In 2024, Marty ranked #2608 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.