What does Maxime mean?
Maxime comes from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
What does Timothee mean?
Timothée is the French form of Timothy, “honouring God.”
Maxime vs Timothee
Which is more popular?
Timothee is more popular than Maxime today: about 29 US babies were given the name Timothee in 2025, compared with 21 named Maxime.
| Maxime | Timothee | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Greatest | Honoring God |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | mak-SEEM | tee-moh-TAY |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1920 | 1975 |
| Peak year | 2001 (40) | 2024 (32) |
| In 2025 | 21 | 29 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Maxime
Timothee
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Maxime | Timothee |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 152 | 134 |
| 2010s | 331 | 61 |
| 2000s | 318 | 64 |
| 1990s | 185 | 80 |
| 1980s | 80 | 24 |
| 1970s | 22 | 11 |
| 1920s | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Maxime or Timothee more popular?
Timothee is more popular than Maxime today: about 29 US babies were given the name Timothee in 2025, compared with 21 named Maxime.
What is the difference between Maxime and Timothee?
Maxime means Greatest (French origin), while Timothee means Honoring God (French origin).
Which name is older, Maxime or Timothee?
In US records, Maxime first appears in 1920 and Timothee in 1975, so Maxime has the longer recorded history.