Althea vs Low

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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Low

Boy #38,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, mound, burial tumulus"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Chinese-Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,681
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Low Rank #38,681

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #38681 for Low.

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

Low ___

  • Low James
  • Low River
  • Low Stone
  • Low Kai
  • Low Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Low

Gray Wren Slate Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Low more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Low at #38681 in the United States.

What do Althea and Low mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Low means "hill, mound, burial tumulus" (Old English origin).

Are Althea and Low boy or girl names?

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

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