Huxley vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Huxley Rank #742
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #742 for Huxley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Huxley ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huxley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Huxley at #742 in the United States.

What do Huxley and James mean?

Huxley means "settlement at the inhospitable place" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Huxley and James boy or girl names?

Huxley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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