Hazel vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazel

Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hazel Rank #19

Richard Rank #232

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Hazel or Richard more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Richard mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hazel and Richard boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.