Arantza vs Roxanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arantza

Girl #3,302 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thornbush, place of thorns"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,302
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aranza, Aran

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Roxanna

Girl #3,311 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian English Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,311
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arantza Rank #3,302
Roxanna Rank #3,311

Arantza is more popular, ranked #3302 vs #3311 for Roxanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arantza ___

  • Arantza Maria
  • Arantza Isabel
  • Arantza Lucia
  • Arantza Sofia
  • Arantza Elena
  • Arantza Carmen

Roxanna ___

  • Roxanna Marie
  • Roxanna Lynn
  • Roxanna Grace
  • Roxanna Jane
  • Roxanna Claire
  • Roxanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arantza

Itziar Amaia Unai Gorka Nerea

If you choose Roxanna

Maximus Julian Cassandra Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arantza or Roxanna more popular?

Arantza is more popular, ranked #3302 compared to Roxanna at #3311 in the United States.

What do Arantza and Roxanna mean?

Arantza means "thornbush, place of thorns" (Basque origin). Roxanna means "bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Arantza and Roxanna boy or girl names?

Arantza is primarily a girl name. Roxanna is primarily a girl name.

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