Hazel vs Lillian

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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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Lillian Rank #54

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #54 for Lillian.

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

Lillian ___

  • Lillian Rose
  • Lillian Grace
  • Lillian Mae
  • Lillian Marie
  • Lillian Anne
  • Lillian Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Lillian more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Lillian mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Hazel and Lillian boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.

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