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Low vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Low

Boy #38,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound, burial tumulus"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Chinese-Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,681
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Low Rank #38,681
Althea Rank #38,853

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 vs #38853 for Althea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Low or Althea more popular?

Low is more popular, ranked #38681 compared to Althea at #38853 in the United States.

What do Low and Althea mean?

Low means "hill, mound, burial tumulus" (Old English origin). Althea means "healing, wholesome" (Greek althainein origin).

Are Low and Althea boy or girl names?

Low is primarily a boy name. Althea is primarily a boy name.

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