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