Denton vs Dex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denton

Boy #3,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Denton Rank #3,993

Dex Rank #3,878

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 vs #3993 for Denton.

Is Denton or Dex more popular?

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 compared to Denton at #3993 in the United States.

What do Denton and Dex mean?

Denton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin).

Are Denton and Dex boy or girl names?

Denton is primarily a boy name. Dex is primarily a boy name.