What does Etienne mean?
Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”
What does Maxime mean?
Maxime comes from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
Etienne vs Maxime
Which is more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Maxime today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 21 named Maxime.
| Etienne | Maxime | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Crown, garland | Greatest |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ay-TYEN | mak-SEEM |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1902 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 2006 (43) | 2001 (40) |
| In 2025 | 27 | 21 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Etienne
Maxime
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Etienne | Maxime |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 160 | 152 |
| 2010s | 286 | 331 |
| 2000s | 336 | 318 |
| 1990s | 268 | 185 |
| 1980s | 174 | 80 |
| 1970s | 145 | 22 |
| 1960s | 97 | 0 |
| 1950s | 50 | 0 |
| 1940s | 25 | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 | 0 |
| 1920s | 29 | 10 |
| 1910s | 32 | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Etienne or Maxime more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Maxime today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 21 named Maxime.
What is the difference between Etienne and Maxime?
Etienne means Crown, garland (French origin), while Maxime means Greatest (French origin).
Which name is older, Etienne or Maxime?
In US records, Etienne first appears in 1902 and Maxime in 1920, so Etienne has the longer recorded history.