Jasper
Treasure holder
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Jasper meaning & origin
Jasper is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Treasure holder". Listed origin: Persian.
Pronunciation
JAS-per
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Jasper ranked #133 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Jasper popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #138 |
| 2021 | #128 |
| 2022 | #128 |
| 2023 | #122 |
| 2024 | #133 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Jasper James
- Jasper Alexander
- Jasper Thomas
Famous Namesakes
- Jasper Johns (artist)
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 Jasper
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Treasure holder". Listed origin: Persian.
How do you pronounce Jasper?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is JAS-per. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Jasper?
In 2024, Jasper ranked #133 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 Jasper?
Ideas to try include Jas, Jazz. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Jasper?
Try Jasper James, Jasper Alexander, Jasper Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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