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Girl name · English

Hazel

Our shortlist groups Hazel under vintage, nature names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

At a glance

Meaning
The hazel tree — wisdom
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Style
vintage, nature

Names similar to Hazel

Sharing at least one style with Hazel — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Hazel's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Hazel

What does the name Hazel mean?

Hazel is of English origin and means "The hazel tree — wisdom".

Is Hazel a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Hazel" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Hazel?

Names with a similar style to Hazel include Ivy, Daisy, Rosie, Iris.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed August 2026.