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Althea vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Althea

Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

Cultural Roots

Greek English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1397 for Althea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Gideon mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Althea and Gideon boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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