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Kacper

♂ Boy

Pronounced KATS-pər /ˈkɑts.pɛr/Medium

Meaning: Polish form of Casper/Jasper — from Persian, 'the treasurer; keeper of the treasure'Medium

In 30 seconds: The treasurer: Kacper is the Polish Casper/Jasper — 'keeper of the treasure'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KATS-pər').
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Origin MediumPersian, Polish
MeaningPolish form of Casper/Jasper — from Persian, 'the treasurer; keeper of the treasure'
U.S. rank (2025)#7412 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719942025

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

Kacper is the Polish form of Casper/Jasper — from Persian, 'the treasurer; keeper of the treasure'. Traditionally one of the names of the Three Wise Men (Magi) who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. A crisp, classic name across Poland (said 'KATS-pər', the 'c' said 'ts'; nickname Kacek).

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, the-treasurer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Casper/Jasper means 'the treasurer; keeper of the treasure' (Persian) — the name traditionally given to one of the three Magi — Kacper is its Polish form, crisp and classic (said 'KATS-pər', the c said 'ts').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Kacper — root etymology

Variations

CasperKasperJasper

Nicknames

Kacek

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If you like Kacper…

Casper— the English form
Kasper— a fellow spelling
Jasper— a companion form
Gaspar— the Spanish form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kacper mean?

Kacper is the Polish Casper/Jasper — Persian 'the treasurer; keeper of the treasure'.

How do you pronounce Kacper?

It's said KATS-pər /ˈkɑts.pɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the c is 'ts').

Is Kacper a boy or girl name?

Kacper is a boy's name.

How popular is Kacper?

Kacper is a rare name in the U.S.

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