Alexander vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Alexander Rank #27

Thomas Rank #39

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Alexander or Thomas more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Thomas mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Alexander and Thomas boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.