Greatest
Derived from the Roman name Maxentius, which stems from the Latin word maximus. It was historically associated with Saint Maxence, a 5th-century martyr, and has remained a sophisticated choice in French-speaking regions.
Less common today
Maxence isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,027 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French actor and model
French pianist and composer
French novelist and Goncourt Prize winner
Olympic gold medalist snowboarder
French writer of 'Snow'
