Martes
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Meaning & Origin
Martes is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Martes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 5 babies have been named Martes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Martes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,159 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,159
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Martes
Martes is a boy name .
Martes is currently ranked #31,159 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Martes include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Martes include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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