Jaspar: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahsp-ahr
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Treasurer

Jaspar is a name with origins in Persian and Greek, meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure. " It has been used in various forms across different cultures, including French, and German. The name is pronounced as JAS-pur and has been associated with qualities of wisdom and wealth. The name Jaspar has Persian roots, derived from the word "jasp, " meaning "treasurer. " It was later adopted into Greek as "iaspas, " meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure. " The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including French, and German. Jaspar is a name that carries historical significance, associated with the Three Wise Men in the Bible who followed the star to Bethlehem to find the newborn Jesus. The name is often seen as a symbol of wisdom and wealth, reflecting the qualities of a treasurer or keeper of treasures.

Jaspar Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jaspar is currently #26400 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jaspar is currently #11268 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jaspar is currently #12744 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jaspar is currently #5453 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jaspar is currently #13603 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jaspar is currently #5869 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jaspar is currently #13029 on Kiindred Australian Names

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