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Martel
BoyMeaning of Martel: French: 'hammer'
Martel is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9512th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9512
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,706
First recorded 1920 · peak 1991
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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