Dex vs Perrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

French English Medieval

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Dex Rank #3,878

Perrin Rank #3,772

Perrin is more popular, ranked #3772 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Perrin more popular?

Perrin is more popular, ranked #3772 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Perrin mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Dex and Perrin boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.