Dex
deks
Popularity
#3809
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
638
Peak Year
#43 in 2016
First Recorded
1952
Style
Cute & Playful, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dex is a short form of Dexter, an English surname derived from the Old English word "dēagestre," meaning "dyer."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Dexter Gordon
American jazz tenor saxophonist
Dexter Holland
Lead singer of The Offspring
Personality Traits
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