Marton is a name of Hungarian origin, meaning 'of Mars'. It is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. In Hungary, Marton is quite popular and often used, ranking among the top 100 male names in recent years. Internationally, it is less common but can be found in countries with significant Hungarian diaspora populations. The name is usually given to boys and has no known female variant.
"Marton appears to have seen consistent popularity with an average of about five births per year over the past century, although there were notable spikes in popularity around the 1950s and again more recently."