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Martell

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-TEL /mɑrˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: From a surname — from Old French martel, 'a hammer' (from Latin martellus); borne by Charles Martel ('the Hammer'); also read as 'of Mars'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hammer; a smith: Martell is a French/English surname — 'a hammer'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'mar-TEL').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom a surname — from Old French martel, 'a hammer' (from Latin martellus); borne by Charles Martel ('the Hammer'); also read as 'of Mars'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7497 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,629

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Martell comes from a surname — from Old French martel, 'a hammer' (from Latin martellus) — famously borne by Charles Martel, 'the Hammer', who turned back an invasion in 732; it is also read as 'of Mars' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong name (said 'mar-TEL'; nickname Mart).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-hammer at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Martell comes from the Old French martel, 'a hammer' (Latin martellus) — borne by Charles Martel, 'the Hammer' — a crisp, strong surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mar-TEL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Martell — surname; routes layered

Variations

MartelMartelle

Nicknames

Mart

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martell mean?

Martell is a French/English surname — Old French 'a hammer', borne by Charles Martel; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Martell?

It's said mar-TEL /mɑrˈtɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Martell a boy or girl name?

Martell is a boy's name.

How popular is Martell?

Martell is a rare name in the U.S.

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