Martyn

Q: How popular is the name Martyn?

Martyn is ranked #28938 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ihn ]

Boy Name #28,938 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Martyn is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRT-ihn.

Parents who love the name Martyn often also consider Candor, Dovie, Iranzi .

Popularity Over Time

#28,938

Current Rank

Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,938
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Martin #308 Marty #2623 Martez #3649

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Martie

Middle Name Ideas

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Martyn Andrew

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Martyn Dominic

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Martyn Angel

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Martyn Damian

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Martyn Jayden

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Martyn Brooks

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Martyn Bennett

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Martyn Adriel

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Martyn Charles

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Martyn Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martyn

Is Martyn a boy or girl name?

Martyn is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Martyn?

Martyn is pronounced m-AHRT-ihn.

How popular is the name Martyn?

Martyn is currently ranked #28938 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Martyn?

Common nicknames for Martyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie.

Is Martyn a common or rare name?

Martyn is an uncommon name, ranked #28938 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Martyn

Martyn is a boy name .

Martyn is currently ranked #28,938 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Martyn include Mar, May, Marie, and Martie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Martyn include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.