Althea vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Theodore mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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