Hugh's town or settlement
Huxton is an English habitational surname-turned-given name. It likely originated from a specific location meaning 'the settlement of Hugh,' combining the Germanic name Hugh (meaning heart, mind, or spirit) with the Old English suffix 'tun' (enclosure or town). It follows the modern trend of 'x' infused surname-style names like Braxton and Paxton.
About 129 boys were named Huxton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).