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Roxann

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Pronounced rok-SAN /rɒkˈsæn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Roxanne/Roxana, from the Persian Roxana (Roshanak), 'dawn; bright; little star.' Radiant and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant name: Roxann is a form of Roxana, 'dawn; bright' (said 'rok-SAN'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumPersian, English
MeaningA spelling of Roxanne/Roxana, from the Persian Roxana (Roshanak), 'dawn; bright; little star.' Radiant and classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#17150 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519322024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roxann is a variant of Roxanne/Roxana, from the Persian Roxana, 'dawn; bright.' It reads radiant and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'rok-SAN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, radiant, and classic.

Did you know? Roxann spells Roxanne/Roxana, from the Persian for 'dawn; bright; little star' — a radiant, classic name (said 'rok-SAN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Roxann — Roxanne/Roxana form; Persian 'dawn; bright'

Variations

RoxanneRoxanaRoxane

Nicknames

RoxyAnn

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Roxana— the Persian form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roxann mean?

Roxann is a form of Roxanne/Roxana, from the Persian for 'dawn; bright; little star.'

How do you pronounce Roxann?

It's said rok-SAN /rɒkˈsæn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Roxann a boy or girl name?

Roxann is a girl's name.

How popular is Roxann?

Roxann is rare in the U.S.

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