Martel

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ehl ]

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Boy Name #8,351 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Martel is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRT-ehl.

Parents who love the name Martel often also consider Bertrand, Sandy, Bertram .

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Historical Record

Martel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.

Over 1,650 babies have been named Martel in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Martel is past its peak , currently ranked #8,351 for boy names in the US .

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#8,351
Current Rank
Peaked 1983 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,351
Total SSA Count
10

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Mar Mart Marty Martie May Maie Markins

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Martel is also used as a girl name, ranked #61251.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martel

Is Martel a boy or girl name?
Martel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8351. As a girl name, it is ranked #61251. Martel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Martel?
Martel is pronounced m-AHRT-ehl.
How popular is the name Martel?
Martel is currently ranked #8351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Martel?
Common nicknames for Martel include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, May, Maie, and Markins.
Is Martel a common or rare name?
Martel is an uncommon name, ranked #8351 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Martel?
Martel pairs well with Bertrand, Sandy, Bertram, Rza in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Martel?
Related spellings include Martin, Marty, Martez.

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About the Name Martel

Martel is a boy name .

Is Martel a boy or girl name? Martel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,351 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,251. Martel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Martel is currently ranked #8,351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Martel include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Martel include Martin, Marty, Martez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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