Meaning, pronunciation, and vibe

Baptiste

Boy

French · French: /ba.tist/

Baptiste brings a crisp, compact sound to a name with a long Christian history.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

French: /ba.tist/

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One who baptizes; the baptizer.

Baptiste is a French masculine name meaning “one who baptizes”. It recalls John the Baptist and also appears in the compound Jean-Baptiste. Its meaning describes the person administering baptism, rather than someone who has been baptized. In French, the p and final e are silent: /ba.tist/. The clear final st gives the two-syllable name a brisk finish. To the ear, it can feel less ceremonial than its religious history might suggest: a traditional name with an unexpectedly lively rhythm.

Etymology: A French given name from Christian Latin Baptista, with Greek roots in the vocabulary of baptism.

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Name popularity

United States

Latest year: 2025

Boys
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Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names established in French-language usage and French naming traditions.

Origin

French

Origin

Latin

Origin

Greek

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Boy Names with Greek Connections: Roots and Forms Names with French Connections: Forms and Sound