Hazel vs Violet

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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Violet

Girl #15 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet color, purple"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
6,972
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie, Vivi

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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Violet Rank #15

Violet is more popular, ranked #15 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

Violet ___

  • Violet Mae
  • Violet Jane
  • Violet Rose
  • Violet Claire
  • Violet Anne
  • Violet Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Violet

Jasper Iris Hazel Felix Scarlett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Violet more popular?

Violet is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Hazel at #19 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Violet mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Violet means "violet color, purple" (Latin origin).

Are Hazel and Violet boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Violet is primarily a girl name.

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