Hammer
Derived from the Old French word 'martel', meaning hammer. It was originally a nickname for a forceful person or a metonymic occupational name for a smith. It is most famously associated with the 8th-century Frankish leader Charles Martel.
About 7 boys were named Martel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Frankish statesman and military leader known as 'The Hammer'
British television presenter and journalist
Former American football player
