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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Treasurer, treasure-bearer
- Origin
- Old Persian (Wiktionary) or Aramaic (Wikipedia)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAS-pur
Casper is a boy's name pronounced KAS-pur, and its meaning traces to "treasurer" or "treasure-bearer" — sources differ on whether the roots are Old Persian or Aramaic, but that sense of carrying something valuable comes through either way. It has an old-fashioned, storybook feel to it, the kind of name that sounds pulled from another era rather than off a current list.
Meaning & Origin of Casper
Meaning: Treasurer, treasure-bearer.
Origin: Old Persian (Wiktionary) or Aramaic (Wikipedia).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Casper
KAS-purIPA /ˈkæspər/
Popularity of Casper
Casper hit its highest popularity in 1889, ranking #332 with 28 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled at #879, though more babies were actually named Casper that year — 273 of them.
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FAQ
What does the name Casper mean?
Treasurer, treasure-bearer. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Casper?
Casper is pronounced KAS-pur (IPA: /ˈkæspər/).
Is Casper a popular name right now?
Casper peaked at #332 in 1889 and is ranked #879 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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