Maxence is a French given name of Latin origin, derived from Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. It is often used as a diminutive form of Maximilian or other Maxim-derived names in France and some francophone regions. The name Maxence gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since become quite common in France, ranking among the top 100 most popular boys' names in recent years. It is typically pronounced /maksɑ̃s/, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name Maxence appears to have had periods of popularity with a peak in the early 2000s and again around 2020-2023.