Cara vs Roxanne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cara

Girl #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, beloved"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cara Rank #1,298
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 vs #1298 for Cara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cara ___

  • Cara Rose
  • Cara Ann
  • Cara Louise
  • Cara Elizabeth
  • Cara Jane
  • Cara Mia

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cara

Fiona Siobhan Declan Liam Erin

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cara or Roxanne more popular?

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 compared to Cara at #1298 in the United States.

What do Cara and Roxanne mean?

Cara means "dear one, beloved" (Italian/Latin origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Cara and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Cara is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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