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Jazper

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAZ-pər /ˈdʒæz.pər/High

Meaning: Z-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (a Magi name), and the speckled jasper gemMedium

In 30 seconds: Jasper, with a jazzy z: Jazper spells the gem-and-treasurer name with a bold z. Cool, vintage-fresh, and bright.
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Origin MediumPersian, English
MeaningZ-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (a Magi name), and the speckled jasper gem
U.S. rank (2025)#6979 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912025

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

Jazper is a z-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (traditionally one of the Three Magi), and the speckled jasper gemstone. A cool, vintage-fresh name; the z-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Jasper. Rare, treasurer-or-jasper at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Jasper, from Persian for 'treasurer' (one of the Three Magi) — and the speckled jasper stone — gets a jazzy z-spelling in Jazper.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Jasper — root etymology

Variations

JasperJasparCasper

Nicknames

Jaz

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If you like Jazper…

Jasper— the standard spelling
Casper— a companion Magi name
Jax— another bold Ja- name
Turner— shares Jazper's English roots
Kartier— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jazper mean?

Jazper spells Jasper — 'treasurer' (Persian) and the jasper gem.

How do you pronounce Jazper?

It's said JAZ-pər /ˈdʒæz.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jazper a boy or girl name?

Jazper is a boy's name.

How popular is Jazper?

Jazper is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jasper is more common.

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