Grace vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

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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

Grace Rank #40
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #40 for Grace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

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 Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Grace and Hazel mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Grace and Hazel boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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