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Martyn

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Pronounced MAR-tin /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/High

Meaning: Martyn is the Welsh spelling of Martin, from Latin Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours — the soldier who divided his cloak with a beggar — carried the name across Europe.Medium

In 30 seconds: Martyn is the Welsh spelling of Martin — from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars' (said 'MAR-tin'). A steady old classic.
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Origin MediumWelsh, Latin
MeaningMartyn is the Welsh spelling of Martin, from Latin Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours — the soldier who divided his cloak with a beggar — carried the name across Europe.
U.S. rank (2024)#13467 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619172024

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

Martyn is the Welsh (and older English) spelling of Martin, from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars'. Its long popularity is owed less to the war god than to Saint Martin of Tours, who cut his cloak in two for a freezing beggar and became one of Europe's most loved saints. The y spelling is standard in Wales and common in Britain (said 'MAR-tin').

It is very rare in the U.S., far behind Martin. Rare, Welsh-spelled, and classic.

Did you know? Welsh uses y where English uses i, so Martin becomes Martyn — the same soldier-saint's name, from Mars, the god of war.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Martyn — Welsh spelling of Martin < Latin Martinus < Mars

Variations

MartinMartenMartinus

Nicknames

MartyTyn

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Martin— the standard spelling behind it
Marcus— a like Mars-rooted classic
Mason— a like two-beat English pick
Morgan— a like Welsh choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martyn mean?

Martyn is the Welsh spelling of Martin, from Latin Martinus — a name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.

How do you pronounce Martyn?

It's said MAR-tin /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Martyn a boy or girl name?

Martyn is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Martyn?

Martyn is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.; Martin is far more common.

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