Elena vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Elena Rank #45
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #45 for Elena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Hazel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elena or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Elena at #45 in the United States.

What do Elena and Hazel mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Elena and Hazel boy or girl names?

Elena is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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