What does Aurele mean?
Aurèle comes from the Latin aureus, “golden.”
What does Etienne mean?
Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”
Aurele vs Etienne
Which is more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Aurele today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
| Aurele | Etienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Golden | Crown, garland |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | oh-REL | ay-TYEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1902 |
| Peak year | 1923 (7) | 2006 (43) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 27 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurele
Etienne
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurele | Etienne |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 160 |
| 2010s | 0 | 286 |
| 2000s | 0 | 336 |
| 1990s | 0 | 268 |
| 1980s | 0 | 174 |
| 1970s | 0 | 145 |
| 1960s | 0 | 97 |
| 1950s | 0 | 50 |
| 1940s | 0 | 25 |
| 1930s | 5 | 13 |
| 1920s | 23 | 29 |
| 1910s | 21 | 32 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurele or Etienne more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Aurele today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
What is the difference between Aurele and Etienne?
Aurele means Golden (French origin), while Etienne means Crown, garland (French origin).
Which name is older, Aurele or Etienne?
In US records, Aurele first appears in 1914 and Etienne in 1902, so Etienne has the longer recorded history.