Bea vs Roxana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bea

Girl #2,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,146
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Bea' rhymes with 'pee'"}

Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bea Rank #2,146
Roxana Rank #2,083

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2146 for Bea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bea ___

  • Bea Rose
  • Bea Jane
  • Bea Elizabeth
  • Bea Frances
  • Bea Louise
  • Bea Claire

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bea

Violet Theo Cecily Hugo Iris

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bea or Roxana more popular?

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Bea at #2146 in the United States.

What do Bea and Roxana mean?

Bea means "blessed, happy" (Latin origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Bea and Roxana boy or girl names?

Bea is primarily a girl name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons