Bexley
Bexley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛksli/
Meaning and origin of Bexley
Root meaning: “box tree”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Old English byxe (“box tree”) + leah (“wood”), equivalent to box + -ley (“lea”).
How popular is Bexley?
Since 1880, 3,239 girls and 254 boys in the U.S. have been named Bexley (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #753 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #2898 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #963 for girls, with 282 babies given the name.
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Bexley FAQ
What does the name Bexley mean?
Bexley traces back to a root meaning "box tree". A female given name. From Old English byxe (“box tree”) + leah (“wood”), equivalent to box + -ley (“lea”).
What is the origin of the name Bexley?
Bexley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Bexley?
Since 1880, 3,239 girls and 254 boys in the U.S. have been named Bexley (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #753 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #2898 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #963 for girls, with 282 babies given the name.
Is Bexley a boy or girl name?
Bexley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,239 girls and 254 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.