Althea vs Gloria

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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Gloria

Girl #654 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glory, fame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#654
Total SSA Count
447
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Glo, Glori

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Gloria Rank #654

Gloria is more popular, ranked #654 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

Gloria ___

  • Gloria Jean
  • Gloria Ann
  • Gloria Marie
  • Gloria Rose
  • Gloria Mae
  • Gloria Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Gloria

Frank Vincent Sylvia Vera Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Gloria more popular?

Gloria is more popular, ranked #654 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Gloria mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Gloria means "glory, fame" (Latin origin).

Are Althea and Gloria boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Gloria is primarily a girl name.

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