Althea vs Annette

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
Nicknames
Thea, Al, Allie

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Annette

Girl #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,304
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nettie

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Annette Rank #1,304

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1397 for Althea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Althea ___

  • Althea Rose
  • Althea Jane
  • Althea Grace
  • Althea Fern
  • Althea Violet
  • Althea Pearl

Annette ___

  • Annette Marie
  • Annette Louise
  • Annette Claire
  • Annette Renee
  • Annette Nicole
  • Annette Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Annette

Colette Suzette Henri Pierre Madeleine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Annette more popular?

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Annette mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Annette means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Althea and Annette boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Annette is primarily a girl name.

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