Herod vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herod

Boy #38,757 Most Popular

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Boy #38,853 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healing, wholesome"

Origin: Greek althainein

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Herod Rank #38,757

Althea Rank #38,853

Herod is more popular, ranked #38757 vs #38853 for Althea.

Is Herod or Althea more popular?

Herod is more popular, ranked #38757 compared to Althea at #38853 in the United States.

What do Herod and Althea mean?

Althea means "healing, wholesome" (Greek althainein origin).

Are Herod and Althea boy or girl names?

Herod is primarily a boy name. Althea is primarily a boy name.