The baby name Jaspar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAS-par (IPA: /ˈdʒæspər/).
The baby name Jaspar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAS-par (IPA: /ˈdʒæspər/).
Jaspar is in Origin.
Jaspar is a refined variant of Jasper, ultimately from Middle Persian ganzabar “treasurer” (“bearer of treasure”), carried into Greek and Latin as Gaspar/Gasparus and popularized across medieval Europe through the traditional naming of the Magi. In parish records of England and the Low Countries, Jaspar appears beside Jasper, Caspar, and Gaspar; the Tudor court favored Jasper (as in Jasper Tudor), with Jaspar as a contemporaneous spelling. A 19th‑century revival in English was helped by the gemstone jasper’s familiarity, though the given name’s etymology is distinct.
Meaning centers on “treasurer” or “bringer of treasure.” International variants include Jasper (English/Dutch), Caspar and Kaspar (German), Gaspar (Spanish/Portuguese/Catalan), Gaspard (French), Jesper (Scandinavian), Kacper (Polish), and Kašpar (Czech). Jas, Jasp, and Jazz serve as casual nicknames. Jaspar offers a classic sound with a rarer, historically grounded spelling.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #675 | 8 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #903 | 6 | 7,226 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jaspar is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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