Dexter vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Dexter Rank #722

Alec Rank #880

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Dexter or Alec more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Alec mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Dexter and Alec boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.