Jasper

Gender Usage of the Name Jasper

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Jasper is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.71% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Jasper

Jasper is among the Top 23 Trending Boys’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

Jasper is among the Top 18 Trending Boys’ name in Australia for 2026

• Worldwide

  #45 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #126 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #16 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #101 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    #42 Boy’s name (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Jasper is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Jasper ranked #45 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #62 in 2024 — an improvement of 17 places. A widely recognized choice, Jasper has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #45 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #1,301 in 1976. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 26 places (from #71 to #45).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Jasper

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names

Starts with

J — Boy Names Starting with J

Ends with

r — Boy Names Ending in “r”

Name AestheticMethodology

Jasper contains two syllables with a 10 stress pattern that feels traditional yet distinctive. The name appears in literature and folklore, most notably as Jasper Hale in the Twilight series. This gives it a Vintage Revival and Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.

Middle Names For Jasper

Middle names used with JasperMethodology

Jasper is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jasper Ray · Jasper Earl · Jasper Wayne · Jasper Thomas · Jasper EugeneView all 207 boy middle names.

• Total 349 middle names used with Jasper
• 39 girl middle names used with Jasper
• 97 unisex middle names used with Jasper

Middle name suggestions for JasperMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jasper is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Jasper Jacob · Jasper Jason · Jasper Jesus · Jasper Jerry · Jasper Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Jasper

Sound Like Jasper Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jesper · Jaspar · Jazper

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Jasper Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Christopher · Alexander · Peter · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Jasper”

Dictionary Meaning of "Jasper"Methodology

• A male given name from Old Persian

  Examples

  • Her husband is...let me see...oh yes, he's Lord Jasper Jayne. His name sounds like the hero of a servant's novelette, but he doesn't look like that. He looks like a chucker-out in a back-street pub.

• A surname

• One of the Magi, also known as Caspar

• A placename

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  • A place in Canada:
  • A town in Alberta, Canada.
  • Ellipsis of Jasper National Park: a national park in Alberta, Canada.
  • A number of places in the United States:
  • A city, the county seat of Walker County, Alabama.
  • A small city, the county seat of Newton County, Arkansas.
  • A city, the county seat of Hamilton County, Florida.
  • A city, the county seat of Pickens County, Georgia.
  • A city, the county seat of Dubois County, Indiana.
  • A city in Pipestone County and Rock County, Minnesota.
  • A city in Jasper County, Missouri.
  • A town in Steuben County, New York.
  • An unincorporated community in Pike County, Ohio.
  • An unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon.
  • A town, the county seat of Marion County, Tennessee.
  • A city, the county seat of Jasper County, Texas.
  • An unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia.
  • A number of townships in the United States, listed under Jasper Township.
  • Ellipsis of Jasper County.
  • Ellipsis of Jasper Township.

Alternative Forms

Caspar · Gaspar · Casper · Kaspar · Kasper · Kosper · Cosper · Gosper.

More Info

How to Spell Jasper in ASL

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