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Gender Masculine
Usage English (Rare)
Other Forms FormsJohn-Baptist, John Baptiste, Johann Baptist, John Baptista, John the Baptist
Meaning & History
This name was used in reference to Saint John the Baptist, where his stories can be found on some of the New Testament books, such as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. Notable bearer of this name including John Baptist Purcell (1800-1883), an American prelate of the Catholic Church. This name is equivalent to Jean-Baptiste in French.