Kasper
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kasper is a Persian name meaning “treasurer”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.94% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kasper
Kasper is a name of Persian origin, commonly accepted as a variant of the name Caspar. Etymologically, it is thought to derive from terms signifying a treasurer or one who supervises the royal treasury. In Christian tradition, the name is popularly assigned to one of the Magi who visited the infant Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
Meaning Comments
- Tonystorm551: It's elegant, definitely.
- Loves_ur_mom: I love Casper, but feel that Kasper has the edge for me. It's an awesome name, strong and handsome. I also love Caspian.
- S_t_r_terms: Sounds like breath being blown. Like a whisper. I like it.
Gender Usage of the Name Kasper
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kasper is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.94% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kasper
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
Kasper is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 172K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 27K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 555K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kasper ranked #759 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #639 in 2024 — a drop of 120 places. Kasper has measurable usage but is not among the most common names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #479 in 2021. Its lowest recorded position was #5,041 in 1990. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 604 places (from #1,363 to #759).
Characteristics of the Name Kasper
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- r — Boy Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kasper is defined by its two-syllable length and percussive ending, which provides a crisp and memorable phonetic footprint. It is culturally anchored by the legend of Caspar, often named as one of the three Magi in the biblical nativity. The name projects a Vintage Revival aesthetic through its consistent usage in European literary and historical archives.
Middle Names For Kasper
Middle names used with KasperMethodology
Kasper is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Kasper Eugene · Kasper Roy · Kasper Karl · Kasper Sebastian · Kasper Isak
Middle name suggestions for KasperMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kasper 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: Kasper Jacob · Kasper Jason · Kasper Jesus · Kasper Jerry · Kasper Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kasper
Sound Like Kasper Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Casper · Caspar · Gaspar · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kasper 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 “Kasper”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kasper"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English Caspar
Alternative Forms
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How to Spell Kasper in ASL
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Comments on the name Kasper
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Aj_rocks102
Usage: Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch, English (Modern), German (Modern, Rare) Pronounced: KAS-peh (Swedish, Norwegian), KAS-bu (Danish), KAH-spehr (Finnish), KAS-pər (Dutch, English), KA-spu (German) Meaning: Scandinavian form and English variant of Jasper.
Gusadinhole
This is also a German given name but a rare one. "Kasper", "Kasperl" and "Kasperle" are the names of the Punch puppet in Germany.
Bladehunt473
This spelling is mostly archaic now in Poland - Kacper is used instead.
Kabouterpl0p
Pronounced as KAS-pər in English.
Llarynenth2
The Dutch pronunciation is KAHS-pur. [noted -ed]