Hannah vs Hazel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Hazel Rank #19

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #52 for Hannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

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 Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Hannah at #52 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Hazel mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Hannah and Hazel boy or girl names?

Hannah is primarily a girl name. Hazel is primarily a girl name.

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