Dexter vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Dexter Rank #722

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Wilson mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Dexter and Wilson boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.