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Gaspare
How to Pronounce Gaspare
Pronounced gahs-PAH-reh /ɡɑːsˈpɑː.reɪ/Low
Meaning: Gaspare is the Italian form of Gaspar or Caspar, a name traditionally understood as 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure,' thought to derive from an old Persian title such as ganzabara. It is the traditional name of one of the Three Magi who visited the infant Jesus, giving it a warm Christmas and devotional resonance in Italian tradition.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Gaspare is the Italian Gaspar, borne by one of the Three Magi and traditionally read as 'treasurer,' from an old Persian-derived title. Rich in Nativity association, it has been carried mainly by Italian families and stayed uncommon in the United States, and we treat its devout heritage with respect.
Gaspare appeared in modest numbers in the earlier twentieth century, peaking around 1918 with still only about fifteen boys a year. A man named Gaspare at that peak would belong to a great-grandparents' generation today, and the name keeps its old Italian, Nativity-linked warmth.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Gaspare Spontini (1774 - 1851)Italian opera composer active in Paris and Berlin.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Gaspare mean?
It is the Italian form of Gaspar or Caspar, traditionally 'treasurer,' and the name of one of the Three Magi.
How do you pronounce Gaspare?
It is said gahs-PAH-reh /ɡɑːsˈpɑː.reɪ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Gaspare a boy or girl name?
Gaspare is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Gaspare?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-tens.