What does Etienne mean?
Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”
What does Basile mean?
Basile is the French form of Basil, “royal” or “kingly.”
Etienne vs Basile
Which is more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Basile today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 6 named Basile.
| Etienne | Basile | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Crown, garland | Royal, kingly |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ay-TYEN | bah-ZEEL |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1902 | 1916 |
| Peak year | 2006 (43) | 2018 (7) |
| In 2025 | 27 | 6 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Etienne
Basile
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Etienne | Basile |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 160 | 11 |
| 2010s | 286 | 18 |
| 2000s | 336 | 6 |
| 1990s | 268 | 5 |
| 1980s | 174 | 0 |
| 1970s | 145 | 0 |
| 1960s | 97 | 0 |
| 1950s | 50 | 0 |
| 1940s | 25 | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 | 0 |
| 1920s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 32 | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Etienne or Basile more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Basile today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 6 named Basile.
What is the difference between Etienne and Basile?
Etienne means Crown, garland (French origin), while Basile means Royal, kingly (French origin).
Which name is older, Etienne or Basile?
In US records, Etienne first appears in 1902 and Basile in 1916, so Etienne has the longer recorded history.