Darwin vs Huxley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Huxley

Boy #742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement at the inhospitable place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#742
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hux

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darwin Rank #841
Huxley Rank #742

Huxley is more popular, ranked #742 vs #841 for Darwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darwin ___

  • Darwin James
  • Darwin Cole
  • Darwin Lee
  • Darwin Alexander
  • Darwin Thomas
  • Darwin Ray

Huxley ___

  • Huxley James
  • Huxley Cole
  • Huxley Reid
  • Huxley Finn
  • Huxley Grey
  • Huxley Elliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin or Huxley more popular?

Huxley is more popular, ranked #742 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Huxley mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Huxley means "settlement at the inhospitable place" (Old English origin).

Are Darwin and Huxley boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Huxley is primarily a boy name.

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