Dexter vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

English American British

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Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Dexter Rank #722

Trey Rank #790

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #790 for Trey.

Is Dexter or Trey more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Trey mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Dexter and Trey boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.