Dexter Name Origin

/DEK-ster/

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Name Origin

The name Dexter is of Latin origin, meaning 'right-handed' or 'skillful'. It became popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, often used as a given name.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dexter each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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