Hazel vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nor

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Nora Rank #22

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #22 for Nora.

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

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Nora more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nora at #22 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Nora mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Hazel and Nora boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.

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