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Dex

Boy Name day: September 8
Dex is a short form of Derrick: on birth records it is written Derrick (144,545 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Derrick page. Also a short form of Dexter, Demarcus, Daxton.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Variant of Derek; 'ruler of the people'.
From Germanic Theodoric, 'Þeudo-rīk', combining 'þeudō' (people) and 'rīk' (ruler), via Low German Dederik/Derek.

Name day for Dex

September 8

Why this day? Dex is a short form of Derrick, and shares its name day.

Dex is celebrated in the United States on September 8.

The story of the name Dex

Dex is a short form of Derrick. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — variant of Derek; 'ruler of the people', and shares its name day, September 8.

On birth records, Dex is rarely written as such: the Dexs are Derricks (144,545 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Derrick page. Dex is also a short form of Dexter, Demarcus, Daxton.

Frequently asked questions about Dex

What does Dex mean?

Dex is a short form of Derrick, which means variant of Derek; 'ruler of the people'.

When is Dex's name day?

September 8, together with Derrick: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dex a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Derrick.

Dex's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Dex

Top 10

  1. Katharina95%
  2. Dominica95%
  3. Kelle94%
  4. Kait93%
  5. Patsey93%
  6. Jaclynn93%
  7. Cat93%
  8. Pol93%
  9. Trishy93%
  10. Cath93%

Bottom 10

  1. Hail42%
  2. Caprice42%
  3. Kaydee42%
  4. Haïli42%
  5. Cinnamon42%
  6. Janou42%
  7. Pepper42%
  8. Jazzmin42%
  9. Tallulah42%
  10. Viva42%

Love potential for Dex

Top 10

  1. Willene94%
  2. Kathyrn93%
  3. Susann93%
  4. Netta92%
  5. Rutha92%
  6. Jetty92%
  7. Deeann91%
  8. Georgene91%
  9. Erlene91%
  10. Jeanmarie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Caprice42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Célès42%
  4. Aubrielle42%
  5. Luni42%
  6. Kiyah42%
  7. Zulema42%
  8. Indie42%
  9. Echo42%
  10. Maytou42%

Professional potential for Dex

Top 10

  1. Carlyn96%
  2. Eilene96%
  3. Donielle96%
  4. Janise96%
  5. Maryelizabeth96%
  6. Simran96%
  7. Kathyrn95%
  8. Alverta95%
  9. Deneen95%
  10. Chrisi94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals42%
  2. Khaleesi44%
  3. Arry44%
  4. Ary44%
  5. Dada46%
  6. Adie46%
  7. Dima48%
  8. Diam48%
  9. Diamonda48%
  10. Kendi49%

Crush potential for Dex

Top 10

  1. Jaquelyn93%
  2. Jaclynn91%
  3. Madelyne91%
  4. Lene91%
  5. Kymberly91%
  6. Regena91%
  7. Kimberely91%
  8. Rachell91%
  9. Jacquelyne91%
  10. Pamella91%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Pepper42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Janou44%
  6. Genie45%
  7. Cienna45%
  8. Shawnee46%
  9. Viva47%
  10. Brissa47%
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