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