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Dexter

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Dyer, right-handed, skilled

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
DEK-ster
Origin
English

From English and Latin; an occupational name for a dyer or right-handed.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: English, Latin

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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