Martin Melancon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martin Melancon — of Mars
324K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martin Melancon 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 Melancon: André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon. 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: Melancon

English

André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon.

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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 Melancon

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 Melancon:

8
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Melancon?
The surname Melancon originates from English. André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon.
What are the origins of the name Martin Melancon?
The name Martin Melancon combines two different traditions: the first name Martin has Latin roots, while the surname Melancon originates from English.
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