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Dexter Name Meaning and Origin

The Name Dexter is a boy's name. The origin of the baby name Dexter is Latin with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Latin- Dexterous, Skilful, Right-handed.
Dexter has the following similar or variant Names:   Dexta  Dextar  Dextor  Dextur 


Popularity
The name Dexter, is the 32346th most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 45% of names by popularity.

The year (2006), was the 11852nd most popular name, and is in the top 59% for the year.

The year (2007), was the 8156th most popular name, and is in the top 12% for the year.

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Dexter Gordon Actor (1923-1990)


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