diff --git a/openmc/deplete/helpers.py b/openmc/deplete/helpers.py
index 4b79d5b3d3..f039eeb709 100644
--- a/openmc/deplete/helpers.py
+++ b/openmc/deplete/helpers.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ from .abc import ReactionRateHelper, FissionEnergyHelper
 # -------------------------------------
 
 
-class DirectRxnRateHelper(ReactionRateHelper):
+class DirectReactionRateHelper(ReactionRateHelper):
     """Class that generates tallies for one-group rates"""
 
     def generate_tallies(self, materials, scores):
diff --git a/openmc/deplete/operator.py b/openmc/deplete/operator.py
index fab2a9f48c..586a512cae 100644
--- a/openmc/deplete/operator.py
+++ b/openmc/deplete/operator.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ from . import comm
 from .abc import TransportOperator, OperatorResult
 from .atom_number import AtomNumber
 from .reaction_rates import ReactionRates
-from .helpers import DirectRxnRateHelper, ChainFissHelper
+from .helpers import DirectReactionRateHelper, ChainFissHelper
 
 
 def _distribute(items):
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ class Operator(TransportOperator):
             self.local_mats, self._burnable_nucs, self.chain.reactions)
 
         # Get class to assist working with tallies
-        self._rate_helper = DirectRxnRateHelper()
+        self._rate_helper = DirectReactionRateHelper()
         self._energy_helper = ChainFissHelper()