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The baby name Hazel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAY-zəl).

Hazel is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAY-zəl)

What is the meaning of the name Hazel ?

The baby name Hazel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAY-zəl).

Hazel is English in Origin.

From Old English hæsel, ultimately Proto-Germanic *hasalaz, Hazel names the hazel tree and, by extension, the soft green-brown eye color. The tree’s nuts and wands figure in Celtic and medieval lore as emblems of wisdom, poetic inspiration, and protection, giving the name a gentle yet thoughtful aura.

Used as a surname and place-name element for people living by hazel groves, Hazel entered given-name use in the late Victorian nature-name vogue. It surged across the English-speaking world from the 1890s through the 1920s, was occasionally unisex, then waned mid-century before a strong revival from the 2000s. Common variants and spellings include Hazelle, Hazell, and Hazle; nicknames include Haze, Hazy, and Zellie. Related forms by meaning appear in other languages (Latin corylus "hazel"), while the Turkish feminine name Hazal is a sound-alike with an autumn-leaves sense.

Hazel has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hazel

Hazel Keech Actor · Born 1987 · United Kingdom Hazel Keech is an actor from the United Kingdom, best known for her role in the Bollywood film 'Bodyguard' alongside Salman Khan. She has also appeared in the film 'Billa' and participated in the Indian reality show 'Bigg Boss'. Hazel Scott Actor · Born 1920 · United States Hazel Scott was a talented jazz and classical pianist and singer, known for her unique style and dynamic performances. She gained fame in the 1940s for her appearances in films like 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'The Heat's On'. Scott was also a trailblazer as the first Black woman to host her own television show in the United States, 'The Hazel Scott Show'. Hazel Brooks Actor · Born 1924 · United States Hazel Brooks was an American actress best known for her role in the film 'Body and Soul' (1947) where she played the character Alice. She appeared in several other films during the 1940s and 1950s, including 'The Basketball Fix' and 'Sleep, My Love'.

Celebrity babies named Hazel

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Hazel Patricia Moder Julia Roberts television actor ★★★★★

Hazel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2024 #1 — 417
SV Girls 0 #17 2 458
United States Girls 2024 #19 6,401 8,487
Canada Girls 2024 #27 573 2,795
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
PH 0 #36 61 5,607
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
PH Girls 0 #55 566 13,098
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
New Zealand Girls 2010 #61 51 98
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
CR Girls 0 #72 1,362 11,342
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
BN Girls 0 #83 24 5,459
QA 0 #84 17 7,011
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #90 4 3,714
TW 0 #91 10 4,523
BW Girls 0 #99 50 4,216
CR 0 #101 58 5,526
KW 0 #107 10 5,216
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
CY Girls 0 #121 5 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #129 7 1,786
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
SG 0 #148 127 11,010
AE 0 #149 29 10,220
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
SG Girls 0 #156 722 18,916
Belgium Girls 2024 #163 23 424
PR Girls 0 #163 5 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
QA Girls 0 #180 138 15,378
MO Girls 0 #188 64 7,056
BG Girls 0 #189 35 3,559
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
HK Girls 0 #194 771 16,104
JM Girls 0 #195 65 7,507
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
NA Girls 0 #202 23 7,146
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
ZA Girls 0 #210 2,874 25,928
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #234 12 6,592
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
TW Girls 0 #242 35 8,139
KW Girls 0 #244 295 19,177
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
HK 0 #255 96 8,483
MY 0 #266 65 12,352
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SA 0 #274 22 10,560
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
OM Girls 0 #296 101 15,987
AE Girls 0 #297 266 20,968
CN Girls 0 #298 52 8,829
Canada Boys 2023 #304 6 2,601
DK Girls 0 #306 11 7,429
ZA 0 #309 139 14,421
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
France Girls 2021 #343 63 3,185
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PH Boys 0 #365 19 11,440
Finland Girls 0 #376 16 1,368
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
MX 0 #399 15 8,339
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
PA Girls 0 #419 63 9,861
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
Spain 0 #438 15 2,326
PT Girls 0 #438 14 7,952
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CR Boys 0 #477 11 10,188
GT Girls 0 #493 13 7,500
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
BH 0 #502 52 17,937
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
PS Girls 0 #505 19 10,981
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
SA Girls 0 #553 404 25,931
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
MY Girls 0 #568 475 24,821
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BO Girls 0 #598 14 9,488
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IN Girls 0 #646 9 13,121
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
IT 0 #700 15 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #702 37 3,895
TR 0 #723 702 19,440
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #763 24 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #808 31 4,949
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
MX Boys 0 #830 154 16,355
CL Girls 0 #837 15 14,098
United States Boys 2024 #848 45 7,044
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #886 98 5,561
NL Girls 0 #896 60 5,933
PE Girls 0 #908 36 14,861
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
MX Girls 0 #938 249 17,781
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,034 45 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,072 107 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,074 38 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,077 16 22,615
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,309 138 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,462 10 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,577 38 28,008

Hazel is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Hazel

Hazel is predominantly a girl's name.
Hazel is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAY-zəl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hazelle, Hazell, Hasel and Hasell.
Across languages, Hazel has these equivalents: Hasel (German), Coll (Irish, from Old Irish 'coll' meaning hazel).
Yes, very popular — Hazel ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Hazel ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Hazel's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Hazel are in our database, including Hazel Keech (Actor), Hazel Scott (Actor), Hazel Brooks (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Hazel for their child, including Julia Roberts.