Baptist
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Baptist
The name Baptist derives from the Greek word "baptizein" (βαπτίζειν), meaning "to immerse or dip in water," and refers to one who baptizes, most notably John the Baptist in Christian tradition.
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Etymology
The name Baptist derives from the Greek word "baptizein" (βαπτίζειν), meaning "to immerse or dip in water," and refers to one who baptizes, most notably John the Baptist in Christian tradition. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in French and English-speaking regions, with historical prominence due to its association with John the Baptist and later Baptist denominations that emerged during the Protestant Reformation.
Baptist currently ranks #5,640 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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