Althea vs Charlotte

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 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

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Charlotte mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Althea and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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