Dex vs Denton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dex Rank #3,878

Denton Rank #3,993

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

Is Dex or Denton more popular?

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

What do Dex and Denton mean?

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

Are Dex and Denton boy or girl names?

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