Thomas vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Thomas Rank #39

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Thomas or Alex more popular?

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

What do Thomas and Alex mean?

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

Are Thomas and Alex boy or girl names?

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