Dex is a ♂ boy name.
Dex is a short form of the name Dexter.
Dex means “one who dyes” (from Old English “deag” = dye/color), “skilled”, “right-handed” (from Latin “dexter”) or “one from Exeter” (from Latin “de exeter”).
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Dex is currently ranked #1458 on the name leaderboard.
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