Boy
Persian / Greek
2 syllables
Jasper
JAS-per
/ˈdʒæs.pər/
"Keeper of treasure" — a gem name for a boy of rare and enduring worth
Jasper is the English form of Caspar or Gaspar, believed to derive from a Persian word meaning treasurer. According to Western tradition, Jasper was one of the Three Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. The name is also shared with a beautiful semi-precious stone of deep red, yellow, or green. Jasper has been rising dramatically in the US, UK, and Australia as parents discover its gem-like warmth.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesJas · per
GenderBoy
OriginPersian / Greek
Root WordGaspar
MeaningTreasurer, keeper of treasure
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2022
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJuly 23
Nicknames
JasJazz
About the Name Jasper
Jasper means treasurer or keeper of treasure, from the Persian through Greek Gaspar. It was the traditional name given to one of the Three Wise Men in Western Christian tradition.
Jasper is rising rapidly in the US, UK, and Australia, currently in the top 150 in the US and top 50 in the UK. It is one of the most fashionable boy's names of the 2020s.
Yes, jasper is a semi-precious stone known for its rich earthy colors. Like other gem names (Ruby, Jade, Amber, Opal), Jasper has been adopted as a given name.
Yes, Jasper and Casper are both forms of the same name — Gaspar — traditionally given to one of the Three Wise Men. Casper is the Dutch and German form, while Jasper is the English form.
Jasper James, Jasper Hugo, Jasper Felix, and Jasper Fox are all strong and elegantly balanced combinations.
Jaspers are often described as warm, grounded, and artistically gifted — the name has a rich, earthy quality like the stone itself.
Personality of Jasper
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jasper
Creativity
82%
Elegance
86%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
78%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Jasper
J
Jasper Johns
American artist, known for the American flag paintings
J
Jasper Hale
Vampire character in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight
C
Caspar (Gaspar)
Traditional name of one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition
Middle Names for Jasper
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jasper
Jasper James
Jasper Hugo
Jasper Felix
Jasper Fox
Jasper Grey
Jasper Leo
Jasper Cole
Jasper August
Jasper River
Jasper Wilder
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History of Jasper
1 AD
Tradition assigns the name Gaspar/Jasper to one of the Magi who visits the newborn Jesus
700
Jasper stone used across the ancient world for seals, jewelry, and amulets
1907
Jasper National Park established in Canada, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies
2015
Jasper begins rapid ascent in the US, UK, and Australia as gem names gain popularity
Numerology & Symbolism of Jasper
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Rust Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Jasper
🌸
Lucky Flower
Carnation
Jasper Around the World
How Jasper is written in different languages and scripts
جاسبر
Arabic
ジャスパー
Japanese
Яспер
Russian
재스퍼
Korean
贾斯珀
Chinese
Γιάσπερ
Greek
जैस्पर
Hindi
יַסְפֶּר
Hebrew
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