Hughs son or from the hook of land
Hux is a rare surname-derived name with two primary etymological paths. It often serves as a patronymic diminutive of Hugh, meaning 'mind' or 'spirit', or it originates from the Old English word 'hoc', referring to a hook-shaped piece of land. In modern usage, it is part of the trend of short, punchy 'X' ending names.
Less common today
Hux isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,217 in 2023.
High-ranking commander of the First Order Β· Star Wars
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).