Martin Gamble

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martin Gamble — of Mars
324K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martin Gamble is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Martin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. From Latin Martinus, derived from Martius (of Mars). Saint Martin of Tours was one of the most popular medieval saints. The surname Gamble: Bobby Gamble, English-Irish cricketer Cheryl Gamble (born 1970), American singer Chris Gamble (born 1983), American football player Clarence Gamble, American heir of the Procter and Gamble soap company fortune Clarence Gamble (tennis player) David Gamble (film editor) (born June 24, 1955), British film editor Donte Gamble (born 1978), American football player Frances Gamble (1949–1997), South African climatologist and speleologist Fred Gamble (actor) (1868–1939), actor Fred Gamble (racing driver) (born 1932), Formula One racer Frederick William Gamble (1869–1926), English zoologist James Gambl. Martin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 324K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Martin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Martin

Meaning: of Mars

Latin

From Latin Martinus, derived from Martius (of Mars). Saint Martin of Tours was one of the most popular medieval saints.

Surname: Gamble

Irish

Bobby Gamble, English-Irish cricketer Cheryl Gamble (born 1970), American singer Chris Gamble (born 1983), American football player Clarence Gamble, American heir of the Procter and Gamble soap company fortune Clarence Gamble (tennis player) David Gamble (film editor) (born June 24, 1955), British film editor Donte Gamble (born 1978), American football player Frances Gamble (1949–1997), South African climatologist and speleologist Fred Gamble (actor) (1868–1939), actor Fred Gamble (racing driver) (born 1932), Formula One racer Frederick William Gamble (1869–1926), English zoologist James Gambl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Martin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 15%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Martin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Martin Gamble

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Martin Gamble:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Martin?
The first name Martin originates from Latin. From Latin Martinus, derived from Martius (of Mars). Saint Martin of Tours was one of the most popular medieval saints.
When was Martin most popular?
The name Martin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gamble?
The surname Gamble originates from Irish. Bobby Gamble, English-Irish cricketer Cheryl Gamble (born 1970), American singer Chris Gamble (born 1983), American football player Clarence Gamble, American heir of the Procter and Gamble soap company fortune Clarence Gamble (tennis player) David Gamble (film editor) (born June 24, 1955), British film editor Donte Gamble (born 1978), American football player Frances Gamble (1949–1997), South African climatologist and speleologist Fred Gamble (actor) (1868–1939), actor Fred Gamble (racing driver) (born 1932), Formula One racer Frederick William Gamble (1869–1926), English zoologist James Gambl.
What are the origins of the name Martin Gamble?
The name Martin Gamble combines two different traditions: the first name Martin has Latin roots, while the surname Gamble originates from Irish.
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