Hazel vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Melody Rank #91

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #91 for Melody.

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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Melody more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Melody mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Hazel and Melody boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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