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The baby name Gaspard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ɡaspaʁ/ (GAS-par); English: /ˈɡæspɑrd/ or /ˈɡæs.pɑrd/ (GAS-pard).

Gaspard is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /ɡaspaʁ/ (GAS-par); English: /ˈɡæspɑrd/ or /ˈɡæs.pɑrd/ (GAS-pard)

What is the meaning of the name Gaspard ?

The baby name Gaspard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /ɡaspaʁ/ (GAS-par); English: /ˈɡæspɑrd/ or /ˈɡæs.pɑrd/ (GAS-pard).

Gaspard is French in Origin.

Gaspard, the French form of Gaspar/Caspar, derives from Middle Persian ganzabara, “treasurer,” built from ganza “treasure” and bar “bearer.” Carried into Europe via Greek and Latin spellings, the name fused with Christian lore: Caspar (also Jasper) is traditionally one of the Magi, often the gift-bearer of frankincense. In French usage, Gaspard preserves this venerable, courtly aura while feeling sleek and modern.

Medieval records show steady use in Francophone regions, with periodic revivals in France and Belgium. Contemporary visibility owes something to figures like actor Gaspard Ulliel and musician Gaspard Augé. International variants include Gaspar (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan), Gaspare (Italian), Kaspar (German, Scandinavian), Kacper (Polish), Caspar/Casper (Germanic, Dutch, English), Jasper (English), and Jesper (Scandinavian). Nicknames in French can include Gaspi or Gasp. Meaning-focused parents appreciate Gaspard’s clear sense of stewardship and quiet strength.

Gaspard has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gaspard

Gaspard Monge Politician · Born 1746 · France Gaspard Monge was a French mathematician best known as the inventor of descriptive geometry, the mathematical foundation of technical drawing, and as a founder of differential geometry. He also helped establish Arts et Métiers ParisTech alongside leading French scientists including Berthollet, Chaptal, and Laplace. Gaspard Ulliel Actor · Born 1984 · France Gaspard Ulliel was a French actor and model best known for playing the young Hannibal Lecter in Hannibal Rising and Yves Saint Laurent in Saint Laurent. He was also widely recognized as the face of Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel fragrance for twelve years. Gaspard II de Coligny Politician · Born 1519 · France Gaspard de Coligny was best known as a leading Huguenot commander and Admiral of France during the French Wars of Religion. A French nobleman, he also served Kings Francis I and Henry II in the Italian Wars and became prominent for both his military ability and his connection to his uncle Anne de Montmorency.

Gaspard – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI 0 #12 1 425
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BI Boys 0 #33 11 917
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
France Boys 2021 #43 1,379 2,865
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
Belgium Boys 2024 #57 145 401
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Switzerland Boys 2024 #104 34 1,769
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
Canada Boys 2024 #286 21 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CM Boys 0 #323 263 12,054
MU Boys 0 #327 31 8,477
MU Girls 0 #327 25 8,539
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CL Boys 0 #640 26 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Boys 2023 #891 8 7,053
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,447 25 10,046

Gaspard is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Wallonia, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland

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People also ask about Gaspard

Gaspard is predominantly a boy's name.
Gaspard is a 2 syllable name, pronounced French: /ɡaspaʁ/ (GAS-par); English: /ˈɡæspɑrd/ or /ˈɡæs.pɑrd/ (GAS-pard).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gaspar, Gasper, Gaspare and Gaspardus.
Yes, very popular — Gaspard ranked #43 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Gaspard ranks highest in France (#43 in 2021).
Gaspard's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #61 in 2011 to #43 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Gaspard are in our database, including Gaspard Monge (Politician), Gaspard Ulliel (Actor), Gaspard II de Coligny (Politician).