Gender: Male
Hugh Esmor Huxley MBE FRS was a British molecular biologist who made important discoveries in the physiology of muscle. He was a graduate in physics from Christ's College, Cambridge. However, his education was interrupted for five years by the Second World War, during which he served in the Royal Air Force. His contribution to development of radar earned him an MBE.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 24, 2024
On the name Hugh Huxley, Hugh means Bright Mind, Bright in Mind and Spirit, Intelligent, Heart, Soul, Mind, Spirit. Huxley means From Hugh's Meadow.
The name Hugh Huxley is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hugh is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, and 76 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Hugh is recorded 8,809 times globally, ranking it as the 6,417th most common name worldwide.
Hugh is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 3,179 occurrences, making it the 511th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Hugh is found among 1 in every 81 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #511 | 1 : 172 |
| United States of America | #1,548 | 1 : 742 |
| Ireland | #264 | 1 : 81 |
| Canada | #1,173 | 1 : 800 |
| South Africa | #4,244 | 1 : 6,568 |
| Jamaica | #313 | 1 : 450 |
| France | #8,096 | 1 : 9,804 |
| Hong Kong | #2,467 | 1 : 3,965 |
| China | #855 | 1 : 2,052 |
| Mexico | #10,651 | 1 : 16,086 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hugh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Hugh Esmor Huxley MBE FRS was a British molecular biologist who made important discoveries in the physiology of muscle. He was a graduate in physics from Christ's College, Cambridge. However, his education was interrupted for five years by the Second World War, during which he served in the Royal Air Force. His contribution to development of radar earned him an MBE.
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