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Jasser

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-sur /ˈdʒɑː.sər/Medium

Meaning: An English spelling of Arabic Jasir (Jaser), from the root j-s-r, 'to dare, to venture' — glossed 'bold, brave'. Some families use it alongside the similar-sounding Yasser, though that name is a separate root ('ease').Low

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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn English spelling of Arabic Jasir (Jaser), from the root j-s-r, 'to dare, to venture' — glossed 'bold, brave'. Some families use it alongside the similar-sounding Yasser, though that name is a separate root ('ease').
U.S. rank (2024)#13059 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220032024

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

Jasser spells Arabic Jasir in English letters, from j-s-r, 'to dare' — hence 'bold, brave, one who ventures'. English speakers often blur it with Yasser, a separate name from a root meaning 'ease', so the routes can get tangled, which we note (said 'JAH-sur').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, heritage-rooted, and confident.

Did you know? Jasser shares its root with Jasoor and Jasir — j-s-r, 'to dare, to venture'. It is often heard beside Yasser, though that name comes from a different root meaning 'ease'; the two are cousins by sound, not by blood (said 'JAH-sur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jasser — Arabic Jasir 'bold'; Yasser noted as a separate root

Variations

JasirJaserYasser

Nicknames

JasSir

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If you like Jasser…

Yasser— the sound-alike often confused with it
Jasir— the same Arabic root and sense
Nasser— a close rhyme from the same tradition
Amir— a like heritage Arabic pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasser mean?

Jasser is a spelling of Arabic Jasir, 'bold, brave, one who ventures'. It is sometimes blurred with Yasser, a separate name — routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jasser?

It's said JAH-sur /ˈdʒɑː.sər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jasser a boy or girl name?

Jasser is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jasser?

Jasser is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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