Dexter - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Dexter \dex-ter\ is pronounced DEKS-ter. It is of Latin and Old French origin, and its meaning is "right-handed; woman dyer". Football player Dexter Carter.

Dexter has 3 variant forms: Dex, Dexton and Dexy.

For more information, see also the related name Dyer.

Baby names that sound like Dexter are Daxton and Thaxter.

Dexter is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dexter. Click here to compare Dexter with related baby names.