Hazel vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazel

Boy #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Hazel Rank #2,841

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2841 for Hazel.

Is Hazel or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Hazel at #2841 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Hershel mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Hazel and Hershel boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.