Martel
mar-TEL
Popularity
#8085
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
1,699
Peak Year
#72 in 1991
First Recorded
1920
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of French origin, Martel means 'hammer', often associated with strength and power.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Charles Martel
Frankish statesman and military leader.
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