Dex
Meaning
"right-handed, skillful"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,878
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"right-handed, skillful"
Origin: Latin
"lion man"
Origin: Basque
Lander is more popular, ranked #3731 vs #3878 for Dex.
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Lander is more popular, ranked #3731 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.
Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Lander means "lion man" (Basque origin).
Dex is primarily a boy name. Lander is primarily a boy name.