Dexter

Dexter translates from Latin and means "Right-handed."

- 31% this year
Masculine
Rare

Updated February 14, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

  • Latin : Right-handed

Boy name variations

Daxter
Decca
Deck
Decka
Dekka
Dex
Dextar
Dextor
Dextron
Dextur

How Popular Is The Name Dexter

Family name origins & meanings

  • English (East Midlands) : occupational name from Middle English dyster ‘dyer’ (see Dyer).

Famous people who gave their babies this name

Diane Keaton
Diana Krall
Elvis Costello

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