Roxanne

Meaning of Roxanne

Roxanne means "dawn" or "bright star."

Roxanne has Persian roots — browse every Persian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roxanne

After ranking as high as #950 in 2000, Roxanne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Roxanne

• Roxanne Pallett
  British actress and media personality
• Roxanne Shanté
  American hip hop musician
• Roxanne Barcelo
  Filipina-American actress and singer
• Roxanne Benjamin
  American film director
• Roxanne McKee
  Northern Irish actress and model

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Questions about the name Roxanne

What does the name Roxanne mean?

Roxanne means roxanne means "dawn" or "bright star.", and it comes from Persian origins.

Is Roxanne a boy's or a girl's name?

Roxanne is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Roxanne?

Roxanne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Roxanne most popular?

Roxanne peaked at #950 in 2000.