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Dexter

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Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DEHK-stər
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Meaning & History

From an occupational surname meaning "one who dyes" in Old English. It also coincides with the Latin word dexter meaning "right-handed, skilled".

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Last ranked #133 in 2021 England and Wales
Last ranked #469 in 2012 Netherlands
Last ranked #692 in 2022 United States

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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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