Jesper

At a Glance: Name: 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) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: YES-per

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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

Phonetic: YES-per   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1979–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jesper)

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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