Alton vs Hazen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,572
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Hazen

Boy #1,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hazel tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,728
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haze

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Popularity Comparison

Alton Rank #1,572
Hazen Rank #1,728

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1728 for Hazen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alton ___

  • Alton James
  • Alton Ray
  • Alton Lee
  • Alton Wayne
  • Alton Gene
  • Alton Dale

Hazen ___

  • Hazen James
  • Hazen Lee
  • Hazen Cole
  • Hazen Grey
  • Hazen Reed
  • Hazen Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alton

Clarence Elton Vernon Edna Norma

If you choose Hazen

River Wren Briar Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton or Hazen more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Hazen at #1728 in the United States.

What do Alton and Hazen mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Hazen means "from the hazel tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alton and Hazen boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Hazen is primarily a boy name.

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