Etienne
Etienne is a boy name of French origin, ranked #71 in popularity, meaning Crown, garland.
What Etienne means
Crown, garland.
Etienne sits at 7 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.
Where Etienne comes from
French names descend largely from Latin and Germanic roots, reshaped by centuries of sound change. Many entered English after the Norman conquest and now exist in both forms.
Etienne is recorded as French in origin. Browse other French names.
How popular is Etienne?
Etienne is ranked #71, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.
The character of Etienne
We group Etienne under French and royalty and rule — an unusual pairing, and often the reason a name feels the way it does. Each theme opens a full list of names sharing it.
Names like Etienne
These share Etienne's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Henri — Ruler of the home.
- Laurent — Crowned with laurel.
- Charlotte — Free; petite and feminine.
- Lucien — Light.
- Remy — Oarsman; remedy.
- Antoine — Priceless; praiseworthy.
- Bastien — Revered and venerable.
- Esme — Esteemed and beloved.
- Marcel — Little warrior.
- Olivier — The olive tree; peace.
- Pierre — Rock; stone.
- Anouk — Grace, favor.