Dexter Name Origin
/DEK-ster/-
American (White) 60% -
British (White) 30%
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Australian (White) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dexter
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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.
Name Trends
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).