Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dexterous, Right Handed, Dyer, Woman Dyer, One who
Pronunciation: DEK-ster, /ˈdɛkstər/, D EH K S T ER
Popularity Rank: #7,138
Derived from the Latin word 'dexter' meaning 'skilled, right-handed'. It was originally used as a surname for someone who was skillful or dextrous.
The name Dexter is of Latin origin and means Dexterous, Right Handed, Dyer, Woman Dyer, One who, Skilled or right-handed. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dexter is commonly found in United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DEK-ster
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɛkstər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EH K S T ER
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Dexter is recorded 7,725 times globally, ranking it as the 7,138th most common name worldwide.
Dexter is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,351 occurrences, making it the 1,600th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Dexter is found among 1 in every 540 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,600 | 1 : 770 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,683 | 1 : 3,751 |
| Malaysia | #2,277 | 1 : 3,511 |
| United Kingdom | #1,966 | 1 : 1,174 |
| Philippines | #234 | 1 : 540 |
| Singapore | #1,000 | 1 : 1,565 |
| South Africa | #5,397 | 1 : 9,054 |
| Canada | #1,841 | 1 : 1,348 |
| Italy | #5,946 | 1 : 5,424 |
| France | #5,881 | 1 : 6,455 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dexter from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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