- Meaning
- Bringer of treasure
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy, Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Dutch
Nicknames for Jasper
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Jas, Jazz
What people expect from a Jasper
Jasper has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: the star of the room, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Jasper: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Jasper
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "j" (said differently in English, Spanish, German and French).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Bringer of treasure".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Jasper
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning "Bringer of treasure".
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jasper?
Jasper is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Dutch.
What are nicknames for Jasper?
Common nicknames for Jasper are Jas and Jazz.
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