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Bautista

♂ Boy

Pronounced bow-TEES-tah /baʊˈtiːs.tɑː/Medium

Meaning: Bautista is the Spanish form of 'Baptist', from the Greek for 'one who baptizes', honoring John the Baptist. Common as a surname and given name in Hispanic tradition, it carries a devotional sense; we note this respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of faith: Bautista is Spanish for 'Baptist', honoring John the Baptist (said 'bow-TEES-tah'). Rooted and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningBautista is the Spanish form of 'Baptist', from the Greek for 'one who baptizes', honoring John the Baptist. Common as a surname and given name in Hispanic tradition, it carries a devotional sense; we note this respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12527 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bautista is the Spanish rendering of 'Baptist', from the Greek for 'one who baptizes', honoring John the Baptist. Common as both surname and given name in Hispanic communities, it carries devotional weight, which we treat respectfully. A rooted pick (said 'bow-TEES-tah').

As a first name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Bautista is the Spanish form of 'Baptist', from the Greek for 'one who baptizes' — honoring John the Baptist, and beloved in Hispanic tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'bow-TEES-tah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Bautista — Spanish 'Baptist'; John the Baptist; respectful note

Variations

BaptistaBatista

Nicknames

BauTista

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bautista mean?

Bautista is the Spanish form of 'Baptist', from the Greek for 'one who baptizes', honoring John the Baptist. We note this respectfully.

How do you pronounce Bautista?

It's said bow-TEES-tah /baʊˈtiːs.tɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bautista a boy or girl name?

Bautista is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Bautista?

Bautista is a rare first name for boys in the U.S.

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