Alex vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Alex Rank #205

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Thomas mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Alex and Thomas boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.