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Hazell

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Pronounced HAY-zuhl /ˈheɪ.zəl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Hazel — from the Old English haesel, 'the hazel tree; a hazelnut' (also a warm golden-brown colour)Low

In 30 seconds: The hazel tree; hazelnut: Hazell spells Hazel. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Hazel — from the Old English haesel, 'the hazel tree; a hazelnut' (also a warm golden-brown colour)

U.S. rank (2024)#8098 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 361

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hazell is a spelling of Hazel — from the Old English haesel, 'the hazel tree; a hazelnut' (also a warm golden-brown colour). A lyrical, classic name (said 'HAY-zuhl').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Hazel. Rare in this form, the-hazel-tree at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hazel means 'the hazel tree; a hazelnut' (from Old English haesel; also a golden-brown colour) — Hazell is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'HAY-zuhl').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Hazel — nature-name

Variations

HazelHazelleHazyl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hazell mean?

Hazell spells Hazel — English 'the hazel tree; a hazelnut'.

How do you pronounce Hazell?

It's said HAY-zuhl /ˈheɪ.zəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hazell a boy or girl name?

Hazell is a girl's name.

How popular is Hazell?

Hazell is a very rare spelling in the U.S.