A written agreement or a group of independent businesses
Derived from the Old French word 'cartel' and Italian 'cartello', originally referring to a letter of defiance or a written challenge. In modern usage, it typically refers to a coalition of organizations or businesses, though it has gained some use as a bold, modern word-name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cartel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
