The baby name Dextor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEKS-tor (IPA: /ˈdɛkstər/).
Dextor is English in Origin.
The baby name Dextor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEKS-tor (IPA: /ˈdɛkstər/).
Dextor is English in Origin.
Dextor is a modern respelling of Dexter, a name with Latin and English roots. Latin dexter means "right-handed, skillful, favorable," the source of English dexterous and the heraldic term for the right (auspicious) side of a shield. In medieval England Dexter also arose as a surname from Middle English dyester/dyster "dyer," itself from Old English deagestre, with -ster the occupational (originally feminine) suffix. As a given name, Dexter appeared in the 19th century and has seen periodic use in the English-speaking world; Dextor remains the rarer variant but keeps the same sound.
Meaning centers on "skillful," "adept," and "fortunate/right-sided." Standard form: Dexter; short forms: Dex, Dexx; feminine/offshoots: Dextra, Dexie; related modern elaboration: Dexton. International cognates include Spanish Diestro ("right-handed, skillful") used as a surname. Dextor suits parents seeking a sleek, contemporary twist while preserving the classic, upbeat meaning.
Dextor is rarely chosen. We have only 27 recorded uses of it on record, from 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
Dextor is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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