Baptiste Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Baptiste Name at a Glance

Name	Baptiste
Meaning	Named for John the Baptist.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Baptiste Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Baptiste means “Named for John the Baptist”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Baptiste Name Origin

Our database records Baptiste under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Baptiste a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Baptiste is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Baptiste

When considering Baptiste for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.