What does Etienne mean?
Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”
What does Henri mean?
Henri is the French form of Henry, “home ruler.”
Etienne vs Henri
Which is more popular?
Henri is more popular than Etienne today: about 95 US babies were given the name Henri in 2025, compared with 27 named Etienne.
| Etienne | Henri | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Crown, garland | Home ruler |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ay-TYEN | ahn-REE |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1902 | 1885 |
| Peak year | 2006 (43) | 2021 (149) |
| In 2025 | 27 | 95 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Etienne
Henri
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Etienne | Henri |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 160 | 727 |
| 2010s | 286 | 1,031 |
| 2000s | 336 | 701 |
| 1990s | 268 | 449 |
| 1980s | 174 | 317 |
| 1970s | 145 | 289 |
| 1960s | 97 | 334 |
| 1950s | 50 | 360 |
| 1940s | 25 | 269 |
| 1930s | 13 | 269 |
| 1920s | 29 | 309 |
| 1910s | 32 | 217 |
| 1900s | 5 | 29 |
| 1890s | 0 | 8 |
| 1880s | 0 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Etienne or Henri more popular?
Henri is more popular than Etienne today: about 95 US babies were given the name Henri in 2025, compared with 27 named Etienne.
What is the difference between Etienne and Henri?
Etienne means Crown, garland (French origin), while Henri means Home ruler (French origin).
Which name is older, Etienne or Henri?
In US records, Etienne first appears in 1902 and Henri in 1885, so Henri has the longer recorded history.