Thomas vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Thomas Rank #39

Alexander Rank #27

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

Is Thomas or Alexander more popular?

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

What do Thomas and Alexander mean?

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

Are Thomas and Alexander boy or girl names?

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