Dex vs Obi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Dex Rank #3,878

Obi Rank #3,834

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Obi more popular?

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Obi mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin).

Are Dex and Obi boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Obi is primarily a boy name.