Hazel vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19 for Hazel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hazel at #19 in the United States.

What do Hazel and James mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hazel and James boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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