Tom vs Alex
Comparing Tom and Alex? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Tom ranks in the Top 500 tier and traces to Aramaic naming roots (meaning "Twin"). Alex sits in the Top 500 tier with Greek origins (meaning "Defending man").
Tom
- Meaning: Twin
- Origin: Aramaic
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Tom name page
Alex
- Meaning: Defending man
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity (2026): Top 500
- Full Alex name page
Which name is more popular: Tom or Alex?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tom ranks higher (Top 500) than Alex (Top 500).