Huxley
Huxley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌksli/
Meaning and origin of Huxley
Root meaning: “woodland clearing, glade”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From the Old English personal name *Hucc + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). The first element could also be husc (“insult, scorn, mockery”).
How popular is Huxley?
Since 1880, 496 girls and 4,734 boys in the U.S. have been named Huxley (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2834 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #538 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #736 for boys, with 393 babies given the name.
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Huxley FAQ
What does the name Huxley mean?
Huxley traces back to a root meaning "woodland clearing, glade". A male given name transferred from the surname. From the Old English personal name *Hucc + -s- + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). The first element could also be husc (“insult, scorn, mockery”).
What is the origin of the name Huxley?
Huxley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Huxley?
Since 1880, 496 girls and 4,734 boys in the U.S. have been named Huxley (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2834 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #538 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #736 for boys, with 393 babies given the name.
Is Huxley a boy or girl name?
Huxley is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 496 girls and 4,734 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.