Casper
Treasure holder (variant of Jasper)
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Casper meaning & origin
Casper is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Treasure holder (variant of Jasper)". Listed origin: Persian.
Pronunciation
KAS-per
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Casper ranked #879 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Casper popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #879 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Casper James
- Casper Alexander
- Casper William
- Casper Thomas
Famous Namesakes
- Casper the Friendly Ghost (cartoon character)
- Casper Ruud (tennis player)
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Casper
What does the name Casper mean?
Casper is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Treasure holder (variant of Jasper)". Listed origin: Persian.
How do you pronounce Casper?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAS-per. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Casper?
In 2024, Casper ranked #879 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Casper?
Ideas to try include Cas. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Casper?
Try Casper James, Casper Alexander, Casper William, Casper Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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