Maher vs Dex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

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Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Maher Rank #3,921

Dex Rank #3,878

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 vs #3921 for Maher.

Is Maher or Dex more popular?

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Maher and Dex mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin).

Are Maher and Dex boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Dex is primarily a boy name.