Emma vs Hazen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hazen Rank #1,728

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1728 for Hazen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hazen

River Wren Briar Sage Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hazen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hazen at #1728 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hazen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hazen means "from the hazel tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Hazen boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hazen is primarily a boy name.

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