Hazel vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazel

Boy #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Hazel Rank #2,841

Zay Rank #2,854

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Hazel or Zay more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Zay mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Hazel and Zay boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.