Dexter vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Dexter Rank #722

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Gregory mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Dexter and Gregory boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.