Althea vs Jeanne

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

✓ All Clear
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Jeanne

Girl #4,305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,305
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jeannie, Nini

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Jeanne Rank #4,305

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #4305 for Jeanne.

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

Jeanne ___

  • Jeanne Marie
  • Jeanne Louise
  • Jeanne Claire
  • Jeanne Hélène
  • Jeanne Adèle
  • Jeanne Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Jeanne

Marguerite Pierre Henri Amélie Colette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Jeanne more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Jeanne at #4305 in the United States.

What do Althea and Jeanne mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Jeanne means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Althea and Jeanne boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Jeanne is primarily a girl name.

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