Dexter
BoyOrigin: English · Latin
Meaning
“English surname meaning 'dyer'; also Latin 'right-handed, skilful'”
Cultural Notes
Dexter comes from the Latin word dexter meaning right-handed or skillful; it rose in pop-culture prominence from the TV series Dexter.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Dexter
- Dexter Gordon, Dexter Morgan
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