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Jasper
Meaning: treasurer (traditional) · Origin: Persian (traditional) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The traditional name of one of the three Magi; it is said to come from Persian for 'treasurer'. Also a gemstone.
Famous people named Jasper
- Jasper Johns (painter)
Nicknames
Jas, Jaz
Variants & related names
Caspar, Gaspard, Kasper
Jasper name art
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FAQ
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper means “treasurer (traditional)”. It comes from Persian (traditional).
Is Jasper a popular name?
Yes — Jasper has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Jasper?
Jas, Jaz.
What are other forms of Jasper?
Caspar, Gaspard, Kasper.
Similar names
James · Jack · Jackson · Jacob · Julian · Jayden
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.