Althea vs Curtice

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
Curtice Rank #38,982

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #38982 for Curtice.

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

Curtice ___

  • Curtice James
  • Curtice Lee
  • Curtice Wayne
  • Curtice Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Curtice

Clayton Clifton Carroll Clyde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Curtice more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Curtice at #38982 in the United States.

What do Althea and Curtice mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Curtice means "Courteous, polite, of the court" (Old French origin).

Are Althea and Curtice boy or girl names?

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

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