Ella vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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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

Ella Rank #30
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Hazel mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ella and Hazel boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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