Martin Meier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martin Meier — of Mars
324K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martin Meier 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 Meier: Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (. 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: Meier

English

Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Meier?
The surname Meier originates from English. Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.
What are the origins of the name Martin Meier?
The name Martin Meier combines two different traditions: the first name Martin has Latin roots, while the surname Meier originates from English.
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