What does Aurele mean?
Aurèle comes from the Latin aureus, “golden.”
What does Maxime mean?
Maxime comes from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
Aurele vs Maxime
Which is more popular?
Maxime is more popular than Aurele today: about 21 US babies were given the name Maxime in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
| Aurele | Maxime | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Golden | Greatest |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | oh-REL | mak-SEEM |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 1923 (7) | 2001 (40) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 21 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurele
Maxime
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurele | Maxime |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 152 |
| 2010s | 0 | 331 |
| 2000s | 0 | 318 |
| 1990s | 0 | 185 |
| 1980s | 0 | 80 |
| 1970s | 0 | 22 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 23 | 10 |
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurele or Maxime more popular?
Maxime is more popular than Aurele today: about 21 US babies were given the name Maxime in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
What is the difference between Aurele and Maxime?
Aurele means Golden (French origin), while Maxime means Greatest (French origin).
Which name is older, Aurele or Maxime?
In US records, Aurele first appears in 1914 and Maxime in 1920, so Aurele has the longer recorded history.