Dex vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Dex Rank #3,878

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Kenyon more popular?

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Kenyon mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Dex and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.