Althea vs Theo

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

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Theo

Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,494
Total SSA Count: 31
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397

Theo Rank #4,494

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #4494 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Theo more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Althea and Theo mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Theo boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Theo is primarily a girl name.

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