Tex vs Texas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tex

Boy #4,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Texas"

Origin: American English

American Western Country

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Boy #4,932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friends, allies"

Origin: Caddo Native American

American Texan

✓ All Clear

Tex Rank #4,999

Texas Rank #4,932

Texas is more popular, ranked #4932 vs #4999 for Tex.

Is Tex or Texas more popular?

Texas is more popular, ranked #4932 compared to Tex at #4999 in the United States.

What do Tex and Texas mean?

Tex means "from Texas" (American English origin). Texas means "friends, allies" (Caddo Native American origin).

Are Tex and Texas boy or girl names?

Tex is primarily a boy name. Texas is primarily a boy name.