Gasper Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAS-per / /ˈɡæspər/

Persian; Latin

Meaning

Persian: treasurer; Latin: from the treasure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gasper is derived from the Persian name 'Ghazpar,' which means 'treasurer.' It has been popularized in Christian tradition as one of the Three Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. The name has variations in different cultures, reflecting its historical significance across various regions.

Trend Summary

The name Gasper has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a slight increase in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gaspar
  • Caspar

International Variants

  • Gaspar (Spanish)
  • Gaspard (French)
  • Caspar (German)

Famous people named Gasper

Gasper Noé is an Argentine filmmaker known for his provocative films.

Gasper Schopf is a Slovenian professional footballer.

Gasper M. is a notable Slovenian artist recognized for his contemporary works.

Gasper K. is a prominent Slovenian scientist in the field of environmental studies.

Fictional characters named Gasper

Gasper is a character in the anime series 'High School DxD,' known for his unique abilities.

Gasper is a character in the video game 'Guilty Gear,' recognized for his role in the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gasper was first seen in the United States in 1907. Gasper has ranked as high as #804 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gasper has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gasper (1968)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19076
19095
191113
191211
191320
191426
191527
191636
191748
191829
191937
192043
192145
192236
192348
192443
192536
192645
192739
192831
192936
193040
193132
193233
193324
193423
193527
193622
193715
193824
193916
194019
194119
194225
194319
194414
194515
194621
194723
194818
194912
195018
195111
195210
195312
195413
195512
195610
19575
195813
195912
196028
196110
196211
196311
19647
19658
19667
19679
196810
197010
19719
19726
19737
19757
19769
19775
19809
19818
19826
19857
19907
19925
19939
19955
19988
20005
20015
20025
20068
20105
20226