Hazel vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazel

Boy #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Hazel Rank #2,841

Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2841 for Hazel.

Is Hazel or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Hazel at #2841 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Kari mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Hazel and Kari boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.