Evelyn vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evelyn

Girl #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
9,116
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Evelyn Rank #8
Hazel Rank #19

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 vs #19 for Hazel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evelyn ___

  • Evelyn Rose
  • Evelyn Grace
  • Evelyn Jane
  • Evelyn Mae
  • Evelyn Claire
  • Evelyn Louise

Hazel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Evelyn

Oliver Theodore Henry Olivia Charlotte

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evelyn or Hazel more popular?

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Hazel at #19 in the United States.

What do Evelyn and Hazel mean?

Evelyn means "wished for child" (Germanic origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Evelyn and Hazel boy or girl names?

Evelyn is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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