Jasper - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Jasper \j(a)-sper, jas-per\ is pronounced JAS-per. It is of Greek origin. Variant of Caspar or Gaspar. Also possibly (Persian) "treasure holder". Jasper is also a semiprecious gemstone, harder than glass, and red or reddish brown. Biblical: the jasper mentioned in the Book of Revelation actually may refer to a diamond. Painter Jasper Johns.

Jasper has 4 variant forms: Gaspar, Gasper, Jaspar and Jesper.

For more information, see also the related name Kaspar.

Baby names that sound like Jasper are Esbern and Osbert.

Jasper is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jasper. Click here to compare Jasper with related baby names.