Jasper
Jasper: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒaspə/ · /ˈd͡ʒæspɚ/
Meaning and origin of Jasper
- A male given name from Old Persian.
Etymology
A name given to one of the Magi in a medieval European cult, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.
How popular is Jasper?
Since 1880, 1,246 girls and 62,428 boys in the U.S. have been named Jasper (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2221 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #122 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #129 for boys, with 2,845 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jasper
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Sibling name ideas for Jasper
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Jasper FAQ
What does the name Jasper mean?
A male given name from Old Persian. A name given to one of the Magi in a medieval European cult, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.
What is the origin of the name Jasper?
Jasper is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Jasper?
Since 1880, 1,246 girls and 62,428 boys in the U.S. have been named Jasper (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2221 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #122 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #129 for boys, with 2,845 babies given the name.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,246 girls and 62,428 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.