Dexter vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Dexter Rank #722

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Phillip mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Dexter and Phillip boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.