To dip; baptizer
Derived from the Greek word 'bapto', meaning to dip or immerse. It is traditionally used in honor of St. John the Baptist, the biblical figure who baptized Jesus. While common in France, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice in the United States.
Less common today
Baptiste isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,664 in 2018.
Renowned 17th-century French playwright and actor
Early French biologist and proponent of evolution
French male fashion model and singer
Italian-born French composer of the Baroque period
French professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
