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Althea vs Low

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Althea

Boy #38,853 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"healing, wholesome"

Origin: Greek althainein

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,853
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Low

Boy #38,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound, burial tumulus"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Chinese-Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,681
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #38,853
Low Rank #38,681

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 vs #38853 for Althea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Low more popular?

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 compared to Althea at #38853 in the United States.

What do Althea and Low mean?

Althea means "healing, wholesome" (Greek althainein origin). Low means "hill, mound, burial tumulus" (Old English origin).

Are Althea and Low boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a boy name. Low is primarily a boy name.

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