Dexter

Pronunciation: [ d-EHKST-er ]

Girl Name #70,487 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dexter is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHKST-er.

Parents who love the name Dexter often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,487
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dex Dey Dexie Dextie

Also a Boy Name

Dexter is also used as a boy name, ranked #722.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dexter

Is Dexter a boy or girl name?

Dexter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70487. As a boy name, it is ranked #722. Dexter is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dexter?

Dexter is pronounced d-EHKST-er.

How popular is the name Dexter?

Dexter is currently ranked #70487 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dexter?

Common nicknames for Dexter include Dex, Dey, Dexie, and Dextie.

Is Dexter a common or rare name?

Dexter is an uncommon name, ranked #70487 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dexter

Dexter is a girl name .

Is Dexter a boy or girl name? Dexter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,487 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #722. Dexter is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dexter is currently ranked #70,487 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dexter include Dex, Dey, Dexie, and Dextie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.