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Jasper
Say it: JAS-per
Meaning
From Gaspar, the name tradition gave to one of the Magi; its origin is uncertain, often linked to a Persian word for 'treasurer'.
Uncertainseveral explanations, none settled.
Used in late medieval England.
Its wave through time
A revival, back after decades away
In the United States
- 48,953 babies given this name since 1880
- At its height in 2019, about 1 in 642 boys
- 2,668 babies in 2020
Through the ages
Used by
The family of the name
Other spellings: Gaspar
| Spanish | Gaspar |
|---|---|
| French | Gaspard |
| German | Kaspar |
Famous bearers
- Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford
Names worth a look
Where this comes from
- Royal and noble genealogies
- Parish baptism registers
- National birth statistics of European countries source
- United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source
Meanings and histories are compiled from the study of names and their languages and checked by a second review.
Meanings and histories are drawn from the study of names and their languages, each with a confidence rating; popularity figures come from official birth records. Name histories are a living field: if you know of a correction, we would be glad to hear it.