Bexley
Bexley is a girl name of English origin meaning “Box-tree clearing”, pronounced BEKS-lee. It ranked #963 in the United States in 2025, given to 268 babies, and peaked at #753 in 2021. Common nicknames: Bex, Lee, Bee.
How popular is Bexley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Bexley mean, and where does it come from?
Bexley is a borough in south-east London whose name comes from Old English byxe, "box tree," and leah, "clearing." It appeared in American birth records for the first time in 2009 and reached the top thousand in 2016 — a straightforward case of the -ley pattern, which has already produced Hadley, Kinsley and Everley, reaching for a fresh first syllable. The X is what sells it: it gives a soft, conventional shape an edge that Bailey and Brinley don't have. Bex, the standard British short form of Rebecca, comes free with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Bexley mean?
Bexley is a girl name of English origin meaning "Box-tree clearing." Bexley is a borough in south-east London whose name comes from Old English byxe, "box tree," and leah, "clearing." It appeared in American birth records for the first time in 2009 and reached the top thousand in 2016 — a straightforward case of the -ley pattern, which has already produced Hadley, Kinsley and Everley, reaching for a fresh first syllable.
How do you pronounce Bexley?
Bexley is pronounced BEKS-lee. Common variations include Bexlee, Bexleigh, Becksley.
Is Bexley a girl name?
Yes, Bexley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Bex, Lee, Bee.