Huxley

Meaning of Huxley

From a place name meaning "Hugh's meadow" or "inhospitable place."

Huxley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Huxley

Huxley has held fairly steady, sitting around #736 in 2025 after peaking at #536 in 2020.

Notable people named Huxley

• Aldous Huxley
  Author of Brave New World
• Thomas Henry Huxley
  English biologist and anthropologist
• Huxley Robert Withrow
  American politician
• Huxley Addison
  American film editor
• Huxley Staverman
  Dutch physical chemist

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Questions about the name Huxley

What does the name Huxley mean?

Huxley means from a place name meaning "hugh's meadow" or "inhospitable place.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Huxley a boy's or a girl's name?

Huxley is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Huxley?

In 2025, Huxley ranked #736 for boys, up from #744 the year before.

When was Huxley most popular?

Huxley peaked at #536 in 2020.