Rachelle vs Roxanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rachelle

Girl #3,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,220
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rach, Shelley, Chelle

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

Rachelle Rank #3,220
Roxanna Rank #3,311

Rachelle is more popular, ranked #3220 vs #3311 for Roxanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rachelle ___

  • Rachelle Marie
  • Rachelle Anne
  • Rachelle Claire
  • Rachelle Louise
  • Rachelle Nicole
  • Rachelle Elise

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 Rachelle

Danielle Nicolette Gabrielle Etienne Laurent

If you choose Roxanna

Maximus Julian Cassandra Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rachelle or Roxanna more popular?

Rachelle is more popular, ranked #3220 compared to Roxanna at #3311 in the United States.

What do Rachelle and Roxanna mean?

Rachelle means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin). Roxanna means "bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Rachelle and Roxanna boy or girl names?

Rachelle is primarily a girl name. Roxanna is primarily a girl name.

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