Gaspard: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gaspard – Origin: Uncertain (traditionally linked to Persian via Late Latin "Caspar") – Gender: Boy


Gaspard is an Uncertain (traditionally linked to Persian via Late Latin "Caspar") boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ French Baby Boy Names With Irresistible Gallic Charm.

Meaning & Origin of Gaspard

Origin: Uncertain (traditionally linked to Persian via Late Latin "Caspar").

A common claim: Often said to mean "treasurer," from a Persian source, tied to Caspar's role among the Magi who brought gifts. Actually: The 'treasurer' gloss is a popular guess, but linguists don't agree on Caspar's true origin.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Gaspard

Gaspard doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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