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Gaspar

♂ Boy

Pronounced gas-PAR /ɡas.ˈpaɾ/Medium

Meaning: treasurer / bringer of treasureMedium

In 30 seconds: Gaspar is a Persian-rooted name meaning 'treasurer' or 'bringer of treasure,' and one of the names traditionally given to the biblical Magi.
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Origin MediumPersian
Meaningtreasurer / bringer of treasure
U.S. rank (2024)#2638 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

From Persian, Gaspar means treasurer or bringer of treasure. It is best known as one of the names attached to the three Magi who, by tradition, brought gifts — fitting for a name about treasure. The form spread widely across Europe, generating a remarkable spread of cousins from a single source.

Its relatives stretch across languages: Caspar and Casper in Germanic and Dutch use, Jasper in English, Jesper in Scandinavian, and Kašpar in Czech. Argentine-French filmmaker Gaspar Noé, director of Irreversible and Climax, carries the Spanish-Portuguese spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Gaspar is 'treasurer', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Gaspar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Gaspar — meaning/etymology

Variations

CasparJasperKašparCasperJesper

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Gaspar Noé (1963-)
    Argentine-French filmmaker (Irreversible, Climax)

If you like Gaspar…

Jasper— a listed variation, the English form sharing the same Persian root
Casper— a listed variation widely used in Dutch and English

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaspar mean?

Gaspar is usually explained as meaning 'treasurer' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Gaspar?

It's commonly said gas-PAR /ɡas.ˈpaɾ/.

Is Gaspar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Gaspar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Gaspar?

In 2024, Gaspar ranked #2638 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.