Jasper
Jasper is a boy name of Persian origin, ranked #35 in popularity, meaning Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
What Jasper means
Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
Jasper sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Jasper comes from
Persian names reach back to pre-Islamic Iran and to the epic poetry that preserved it, which is why many belong to heroes and rulers from the Shahnameh.
Jasper is recorded as Persian in origin. Browse other Persian names.
How popular is Jasper?
Jasper is ranked #35. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.
The character of Jasper
We group Jasper under Gem and the long-established classics — an unusual pairing, and often the reason a name feels the way it does. Each theme opens a full list of names sharing it.
Names like Jasper
These share Jasper's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Sterling — Of the highest quality; pure silver.
- Margaret — Pearl.
- Farid — Unique and precious.
- Jack — God is gracious.
- James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.
- Joseph — God will increase.
- Julian — Youthful; devoted to Jupiter.
- Alexander — Defender of the people.
- August — Great, venerable, majestic.
- Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
- Emmett — Universal; whole.
- Henry — Ruler of the home.
More Persian names
- Jasmine — Jasmine flower; a gift from God.
- Lilac — The pale-purple blossom.
- Farid — Unique and precious.
- Parisa — Like a fairy.
- Darius — He who holds firm; a wealthy king.
- Roxana — Dawn; bright light.
- Cyrus — Sun; lord.
- Shirin — Sweet and charming.
- Caspian — Of the Caspian Sea.
- Soraya — The Pleiades; a star cluster.