Martel
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Martel
The given name 'Martel' is a diminutive of 'Martin', derived from the Latin name *Martinus*, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," referring to the Roman god of war.
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Etymology
The given name 'Martel' is a diminutive of 'Martin', derived from the Latin name *Martinus*, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," referring to the Roman god of war. It is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context from Charles Martel, the Frankish leader who defeated the Umayyad Caliphate at the Battle of Tours in 732 CE, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Martel currently ranks #10,313 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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