Jasper Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Jasper

Jasper Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: jas-perr
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Jasper Name Meaning

The name Jasper is associated with many positive attributes and has a variety of meanings. It is often associated with wisdom and knowledge, as well as strength and protection. It can also represent patience, faithfulness, and dependability.

History of the Name Jasper

The name Jasper has been around since the Middle Ages and has a long and varied history. It was first recorded around the 12th century when it was used as a surname derived from the French word “gaspard,” which means “treasurer.”

The name Jasper began to gain popularity as a given name in the 15th century, when it was used in the Middle English romance “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” The name was also used in Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” in the early 17th century.

Origins of the Name Jasper

The name Jasper is derived from the Greek name “Iaspis,” which means “treasurer.” The name is also thought to be derived from the Hebrew name “Yasaph,” which means “he will shine.”

Popularity of the Name Jasper

Jasper has been a popular name for centuries and is still a popular choice today. The name was ranked in the top 500 baby names in the United States in 2019 and is one of the most popular names in the United Kingdom. It is also popular in other countries such as Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Final Thoughts on the Name Jasper

Jasper is a timeless name that is sure to be a hit with your little one. It is full of history, meaning, and popularity and is sure to be a classic choice for your little boy.

Jasper Name Popularity

How popular is the name Jasper? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	267	44	0.0125%
1911	238	75	0.0201%
1912	257	146	0.029%
1913	237	211	0.0372%
1914	243	271	0.0389%
1915	269	296	0.0326%
1916	266	317	0.0328%
1917	259	346	0.0346%
1918	266	363	0.0338%
1919	260	388	0.0371%
1920	286	346	0.0311%
1921	288	345	0.0301%
1922	274	387	0.0347%
1923	281	370	0.033%
1924	292	345	0.0297%
1925	289	352	0.0311%
1926	286	365	0.0332%
1927	304	324	0.0293%
1928	299	308	0.0288%
1929	317	265	0.0256%
1930	326	248	0.0237%
1931	351	209	0.0212%
1932	336	227	0.023%
1933	350	198	0.0213%
1934	342	216	0.0223%
1935	368	180	0.0185%
1936	344	210	0.0218%
1937	371	173	0.0176%
1938	393	170	0.0166%
1939	376	188	0.0185%
1940	379	185	0.0174%
1941	399	169	0.015%
1942	391	202	0.016%
1943	378	227	0.0174%
1944	438	152	0.0123%
1945	435	150	0.0123%
1946	447	161	0.0109%
1947	469	166	0.0099%
1948	441	187	0.0117%
1949	479	151	0.0094%
1950	448	175	0.0109%
1951	453	183	0.0108%
1952	481	167	0.0096%
1953	512	146	0.0082%
1954	480	184	0.0101%
1955	512	160	0.0087%
1956	545	148	0.0078%
1957	584	129	0.0067%
1958	551	149	0.0079%
1959	577	136	0.0072%
1960	574	140	0.0074%
1961	605	127	0.0067%
1962	607	119	0.0065%
1963	621	115	0.0064%
1964	676	85	0.0048%
1965	670	78	0.0048%
1966	762	49	0.0031%
1967	689	74	0.0049%
1968	744	57	0.0038%
1969	742	65	0.0042%
1970	815	56	0.0035%
1971	761	70	0.0047%
1972	805	55	0.004%
1973	800	56	0.0043%
1974	867	45	0.0035%
1975	798	63	0.0049%
1976	880	47	0.0036%
1977	779	71	0.0053%
1978	736	87	0.0065%
1979	694	104	0.0074%
1980	712	102	0.007%
1981	643	127	0.0086%
1982	789	81	0.0054%
1983	681	107	0.0073%
1984	734	91	0.0061%
1985	664	124	0.0082%
1986	696	118	0.0078%
1987	630	161	0.0106%
1988	605	196	0.0126%
1989	680	161	0.01%
1990	621	219	0.0132%
1991	651	199	0.0122%
1992	674	189	0.0118%
1993	695	171	0.011%
1994	754	145	0.0094%
1995	716	172	0.0114%
1996	701	179	0.012%
1997	630	221	0.0149%
1998	620	249	0.0166%
1999	644	223	0.0149%
2000	592	289	0.0189%
2001	551	342	0.0227%
2002	477	448	0.0299%
2003	521	412	0.0271%
2004	574	345	0.0226%
2005	542	401	0.0262%
2006	563	405	0.0259%
2007	465	552	0.035%
2008	448	588	0.038%
2009	335	923	0.0618%
2010	283	1,169	0.0811%
2011	279	1,235	0.0867%
2012	259	1,349	0.0947%
2013	241	1,455	0.1022%
2014	214	1,738	0.1193%
2015	211	1,852	0.1273%
2016	208	1,894	0.1314%
2017	184	2,075	0.1487%
2018	154	2,472	0.1799%
2019	136	2,766	0.2043%
2020	140	2,546	0.2%
2021	128	2,843	0.2326%
2022	127	2,890	0.2191%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Jasper

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What names are variants of Jasper?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Jasper.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Gaspar	A variant spelling of Gaspard.	Persian
Gasper	Treasurer	Persian
Jaspar		Greek
Jesper		Greek

What names sound like Jasper?

If you like how Jasper sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Jasper.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Esbern	Godly bear	Scandinavian
Osbert	Bright god	English

What names are similar to Jasper?

Find a name that’s like Jasper, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Kaspar		Persian

Lists With Jasper

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Siblings of Jasper

Mamas with kids named Jasper also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Kaiya	Forgiveness	Japanese
Bryson	Son of Brice	English
Sophia	Wisdom	Greek

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12 Comments

kahsi Apr 7 at 8:05 am

While being pregnant with him my pregnancy and his birth went exactly as I had hoped. I was able to receive the services I wanted, where those services didn’t exist before, it was magical. When he was born my mother, who witnessed his birth, came to our bedside and said “he’s a treasure”. It was clear to me that his name would be Jasper.

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- anita Apr 27 at 3:46 pm
  
  Kys
  
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  - J Mar 5 at 9:37 am
    
    Knock it off with all that.
    
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Rachel Feb 24 at 2:43 pm

1. Love that it’s unique enough but still common enough
2. Has a great meaning, bringer and keeper of treasure, not a biblical name (we are not affiliated with any religion)
3. If we have another kid (really want a daughter), we can call her Jasmine :-).

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Mama Elien Apr 3 at 12:21 pm

It’s a name you cannot pronounce wrong in Belgium en I think that’s very important.
My husband chose the name and I had to get used to it, but now we love it so much! It’s a real boys name.

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erickajen Sep 26 at 11:40 pm

we were having trouble naming our surprise 3rd baby. my oldest son was listing off names of rocks (because we do love and collect rocks) and he said things like amethyst, agate.. and when he said “jasper”, my husband and i looked at each other and went “HUH!” and when my husband said “what goes with that for a middle name” and i immediately said “vernon” – his grandfathers name. perfect! 🙂

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- erickajen Sep 26 at 11:43 pm
  
  oops, forgot to add a detail: when our oldest was listing off rock names, we were on the north shore of MN – those are all rocks you can find in lake superior at some locations. <3
  
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Katie Jul 1 at 11:28 am

I absolutely love his name. It’s unique and not very common. It fits my Jasper to a T.

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Jasper Ray Jun 5 at 10:14 am

We named Jasper after the city in Texas because all of his brothers and sister is named after city names in Texas. His middle name Ray is his daddy’s middle name!! ?

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Katie Mar 10 at 11:25 am

My Jasper is a gem and his name is perfect for him. He is as unique as his name is.

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Corinne Nov 24 at 7:11 pm

We wanted to name Jasper after my husband’s grandparents Jane and Patrick. We could not find the boy version of Jane and I did not like the name John. So, Jasper it was. I also had help from a friend.

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Mary Caleb Jul 1 at 4:16 am

The name Jasper means GEM or a PRECIOUS STONE.
Biblically, “Jasper” is used as one of the precious stone used in adorning the throne of God, and my boy is a vessel to be used by God.

Mom’s this is our idea or the background and source accompanying my baby’s name “JASPER “.

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