Emma vs Roxanne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roxanne

Girl #1,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

French English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,274
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1274 for Roxanne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roxanne more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roxanne at #1274 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roxanne mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Emma and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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