Boy name · Persian
Jasper
Jasper is a boy's name of Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer; the gemstone". It carries a grandparent-generation charm that is back in fashion, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a nature name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Treasurer; the gemstone
- Origin
- Persian
- Name family
- Persian
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- vintage, nature
Names similar to Jasper
Sharing at least one style with Jasper — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Jasper's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Jasper
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper is of Persian origin and means "Treasurer; the gemstone".
Is Jasper a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Jasper" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Jasper?
Names with a similar style to Jasper include Robin, Arthur, Oscar, Archie.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.