Althea vs Milus

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

Milus

Boy #38,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)"

Origin: Latin / Slavic

Cultural Roots

Latin Medieval European Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,451
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #38,853
Milus Rank #38,451

Milus is more popular, ranked #38451 vs #38853 for Althea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Milus more popular?

Milus is more popular, ranked #38451 compared to Althea at #38853 in the United States.

What do Althea and Milus mean?

Althea means "healing, wholesome" (Greek althainein origin). Milus means "soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)" (Latin / Slavic origin).

Are Althea and Milus boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a boy name. Milus is primarily a boy name.

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