Dexter vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Dexter Rank #722

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Troy mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Dexter and Troy boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.