Gareth vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Hazel Rank #2,841

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2841 for Hazel.

Is Gareth or Hazel more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Hazel at #2841 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Hazel mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Hazel boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a boy name.