Hazel vs Violet
A side-by-side comparison of Hazel and Violet — meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity, and cultural significance.
how do Hazel and Violet compare?
hazel tree, light brown
purple flower
HAY-zel
VY-oh-let
Hazel refers to the hazel tree and the warm brown-green eye color. Celtic mythology considered the hazel a tree of wisdom. 'The Fault in Our Stars' character Hazel Grace Lancaster revitalized it for a new generation.
Violet refers to the purple flower and color, from the Latin 'viola.' Shakespeare, Dickens, and Lemony Snicket all used it for characters. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet helped spark its modern comeback to the top 30.
which is more popular: Hazel or Violet?
Hazel
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #23 |
| 2023 | #25 |
| 2022 | #26 |
| 2021 | #27 |
| 2020 | #28 |
Violet
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #26 |
| 2023 | #29 |
| 2022 | #32 |
| 2021 | #35 |
| 2020 | #35 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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