Dexter: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A skilled and right-handed child, clever always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #560
- Peak
- #262 in 1968
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dexter Means
Dexter is a boy name of English origin. A skilled and right-handed child, clever always.
How Popular Dexter Is
Dexter currently ranks #560 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #262 in 1968. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dexter
- Dexter peaked at #262 in the U.S. in 1968.
- Dexter is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Dexter is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Dexter
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dexter
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dexter.
Questions About Dexter
What does Dexter mean?
Dexter is a boy name of English origin. A skilled and right-handed child, clever always.
How popular is Dexter?
Dexter currently ranks #560 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #262 in 1968. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Dexter come from?
Dexter comes from English roots. Dexter peaked at #262 in the U.S. in 1968.
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