Oxley

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Pronounced OKS-lee /ˈɒks.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English place-and-surname Oxley, 'ox meadow; a clearing where oxen graze' (Old English oxa + leah). A modern surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Oxley means 'ox meadow' (said 'OKS-lee'). Modern and rugged.

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MeaningFrom the English place-and-surname Oxley, 'ox meadow; a clearing where oxen graze' (Old English oxa + leah). A modern surname-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11925 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 75

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

Oxley is an English place-and-surname, 'ox meadow; a clearing where oxen graze' (Old English oxa + leah). It reads as a modern surname-name with a sturdy ring. Rare as a first name (said 'OKS-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and rugged.

Did you know? Oxley comes from an English place name, 'ox meadow' (oxa 'ox' + leah 'clearing') — a surname turned rugged modern first name (said 'OKS-lee').

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References — Oxley — English surname 'ox meadow'

Variations

OxlyOxleeOakley

Nicknames

OxLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oxley mean?

Oxley is an English surname meaning 'ox meadow; a clearing where oxen graze.'

How do you pronounce Oxley?

It's said OKS-lee /ˈɒks.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oxley a boy or girl name?

Oxley is a boy's name.

How popular is Oxley?

Oxley is rare in the U.S. as a first name.