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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Form of Kasper/Caspar, traditionally glossed 'treasurer' (Persian-linked, tied to the Three Magi tradition)
- Origin
- Danish (medieval variant of Kasper/Caspar, possibly conflated with Old Norse Ásbjörn)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- YES-per
Jesper is a boy's name, pronounced YES-per (/ˈjɛspər/), that comes from Danish tradition as a medieval form of Kasper (Caspar) — traditionally glossed 'treasurer' and tied to the Three Magi. You'll often see it filed simply as a form of Jasper, but its roots trace specifically to the Danish Kasper/Caspar line, with some historical overlap with the Old Norse name Ásbjörn. It has the feel of a name that travels well across languages while staying grounded in that Scandinavian history.
Meaning & Origin of Jesper
Meaning: Form of Kasper/Caspar, traditionally glossed 'treasurer' (Persian-linked, tied to the Three Magi tradition).
Origin: Danish (medieval variant of Kasper/Caspar, possibly conflated with Old Norse Ásbjörn).
A common claim: 'treasurer' (Danish, form of Jasper) Actually: Jesper is often labeled simply a form of 'Jasper,' but Wiktionary traces it specifically to the Danish form of Kasper/Caspar. Its history also shows possible mixing with the unrelated Old Norse name Ásbjörn ('god-bear').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jesper
YES-perIPA /ˈjɛspər/
Popularity of Jesper
In U.S. Social Security data stretching back to 1979, Jesper has stayed rare throughout, reaching its high point at #4160 in 2023 with 26 babies before dropping to #5124 in 2024 with 19.
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FAQ
What does the name Jesper mean?
Form of Kasper/Caspar, traditionally glossed ‘treasurer’ (Persian-linked, tied to the Three Magi tradition). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jesper?
Jesper is pronounced YES-per (IPA: /ˈjɛspər/).
Is Jesper a popular name right now?
Jesper peaked at #4160 in 2023 and is ranked #5124 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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