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Ira vs Roxanne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,438
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #1,438
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Roxanne more popular?

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Roxanne mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Ira and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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