Althea vs Roxanne

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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Roxanne

Girl #1,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

French English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,274
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 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

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Roxanne more popular?

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Roxanne mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Althea and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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