Martell

Martell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Martell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Martell

Martell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Martell first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #813 in 1986, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 2,618 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Martell in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#813 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Martell in 2024
13
Total since 1880
2,618

Martell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1235 in 1996
Babies named Martell in 2014
3
Total since 1996
63

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Martell mean?

The meaning of Martell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Martell a boy or girl name?

Martell is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Martell?

Martell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Martell?

Martell first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #813 in 1986, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].