Dawn or bright star
Roxann is a variant of Roxanne, which is the French form of the Greek name Roxane. The name ultimately derives from the Old Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'dawn' or 'little star'. It gained literary fame through the character in the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac.
Less common today
Roxann isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,353 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actress known for Star Trek: Voyager and television director
American actress and director
