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Kasper

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHS-pehr /ˈkɑs.pər/High

Meaning: TreasurerHigh

In 30 seconds: Kasper is a Dutch form of Casper meaning 'treasurer'. It is a friendly, well-traveled Northern European name.
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Origin HighDutch, Swedish, Danish
MeaningTreasurer
U.S. rank (2025)#1880 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births84 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,388

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419122025

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

Kasper carries the meaning 'treasurer' and is the Dutch take on Casper, one of the traditional names of the Three Wise Men. It sits among close cousins like Casper, Jasper, and the Scandinavian Jesper. The 'k' spelling marks the Dutch and Northern European version.

A modern bearer is Kasper Winther Jørgensen (born 1985). The name has a crisp, approachable sound, familiar across the Netherlands and Scandinavia alike.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kasper is 'treasurer', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 86%
Behind the Name - Kasper — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CasperJasperJesperKašparKaspar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kasper Winther Jørgensen (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Kasper…

Casper— The standard form of the same 'treasurer' name as Kasper.
Jasper— A closely related form sharing the same Wise Men origin.
Decker— a fellow Dutch choice
Vander— lands in the same popularity range
Stryker— another Dutch name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasper mean?

Kasper is usually explained as meaning 'treasurer' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Kasper?

It's commonly said KAHS-pehr /ˈkɑs.pər/.

Is Kasper a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kasper?

In 2024, Kasper ranked #1750 in the U.S. for boys, with 94 births recorded.

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