Althea vs Dorothea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Althea

Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

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Girl #2,064 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Althea Rank #1,397

Dorothea Rank #2,064

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #2064 for Dorothea.

Is Althea or Dorothea more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Dorothea at #2064 in the United States.

What do Althea and Dorothea mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Dorothea means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Dorothea boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Dorothea is primarily a girl name.