Hazen vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hazen

Boy #1,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hazel tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,728
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haze

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hazen Rank #1,728
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1728 for Hazen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazen ___

  • Hazen James
  • Hazen Lee
  • Hazen Cole
  • Hazen Grey
  • Hazen Reed
  • Hazen Brooks

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazen or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hazen at #1728 in the United States.

What do Hazen and James mean?

Hazen means "from the hazel tree settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hazen and James boy or girl names?

Hazen is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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