Chloe vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chloe

Girl #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young green shoot"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
6,385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chlo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hazel

Girl #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
6,401
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Haze

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chloe Rank #20
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #20 for Chloe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Chloe at #20 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Hazel mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Chloe and Hazel boy or girl names?

Chloe is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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