Jasper - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jasper \j(a)-

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 very common first name for men (#553 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#3038 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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