Hux

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUKS /ˈhʌks/High

Meaning: A short form of Huxley/Huxton — English surnames, 'Hugh's meadow/settlement' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus leah, 'a meadow', or tun, 'a settlement'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hugh's meadow: Hux pets Huxley — 'Hugh's meadow'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA short form of Huxley/Huxton — English surnames, 'Hugh's meadow/settlement' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus leah, 'a meadow', or tun, 'a settlement'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6585 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

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

Hux is a short form of Huxley/Huxton — English surnames, 'Hugh's meadow or settlement' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus leah, 'a meadow', or tun, 'a settlement'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'HUKS').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Hugh's-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Huxley means 'Hugh's meadow' (Hugh, 'heart; mind; spirit', plus leah, 'a meadow') — Hux is its punchy short form, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HUKS').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Huxley — surname; routes layered

Variations

HuxleyHuxtonHuxson

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hux mean?

Hux pets Huxley/Huxton — English 'Hugh's meadow/settlement'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hux?

It's said HUKS /ˈhʌks/ — one syllable.

Is Hux a boy or girl name?

Hux is a boy's name.

How popular is Hux?

Hux is a very rare name in the U.S.