Dexter vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Dexter Rank #722

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Davis mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Dexter and Davis boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.