Hazel
Girl name · Old english · pronounced HAY-zul
Verified name
What does Hazel mean?
Hazelnut tree
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 21 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 71 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Haze, Hazi
Variant: Hazelle, Hazell
Related: Olive, Ivy
Using Hazel across cultures
Nature name resurgence staple.
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