Dexter vs Lester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

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Dexter Rank #722

Lester Rank #1,578

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Dexter or Lester more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Lester mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Dexter and Lester boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.