Jasper

At a Glance: Name: Jasper – Meaning: treasurer – Origin: Old Persian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAS-per

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Jasper is a boy's name with a vintage, well-traveled feel, rooted in Old Persian, where it means 'treasurer.' You might assume it's tied to the gemstone of the same name, but that's a common mix-up — the two come from entirely separate roots. It's pronounced JAS-per (/ˈdʒæspər/).

Meaning & Origin of Jasper

Meaning: Treasurer.

Origin: Old Persian.

A common claim: Often assumed to be named after, or connected to, the gemstone jasper. Actually: The given name and the gemstone are unrelated in origin — Jasper (the name) comes from Old Persian for 'treasurer,' while the gemstone's name derives from a separate Semitic root.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jasper

Phonetic: JAS-per   IPA: /ˈdʒæspər/

Popularity of Jasper

Jasper hit its high point in 2023 at #122 with 2,942 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #133 in 2024 with 2,750.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jasper mean?

Treasurer. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jasper)

How do you pronounce Jasper?

Jasper is pronounced JAS-per (IPA: /ˈdʒæspər/).

Is Jasper a popular name right now?

Jasper is near its all-time peak (#122 in 2023), ranked #133 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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