Martel
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRT-ehl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,351
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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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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