Hazel vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Mary Rank #132

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #132 for Mary.

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

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Mary more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Mary mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hazel and Mary boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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