Roxanne vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viola

Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,189
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vi, Vivi, Ola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Roxanne Rank #1,274
Viola Rank #1,189

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 vs #1274 for Roxanne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roxanne ___

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

Viola ___

  • Viola Rose
  • Viola Jane
  • Viola Grace
  • Viola Marie
  • Viola Claire
  • Viola Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

If you choose Viola

Hugo Cora Edmund Clara Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roxanne or Viola more popular?

Viola is more popular, ranked #1189 compared to Roxanne at #1274 in the United States.

What do Roxanne and Viola mean?

Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Roxanne and Viola boy or girl names?

Roxanne is primarily a girl name. Viola is primarily a girl name.

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