Richard vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

Greek English African-American

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Richard Rank #232

Althea Rank #1,397

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1397 for Althea.

Is Richard or Althea more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Richard and Althea mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin).

Are Richard and Althea boy or girl names?

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