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