Althea vs Ludlow

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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Ludlow

Boy #38,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill by the loud river"

Origin: Old English (hlud + hlaw)

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,683
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lud, Lou

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Ludlow Rank #38,683

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #38683 for Ludlow.

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

Ludlow ___

  • Ludlow James
  • Ludlow Henry
  • Ludlow Charles
  • Ludlow Edward
  • Ludlow George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Ludlow

Hartley Beckett Eloise Margot Thatcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Ludlow more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Ludlow at #38683 in the United States.

What do Althea and Ludlow mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Ludlow means "from the hill by the loud river" (Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin).

Are Althea and Ludlow boy or girl names?

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

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