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Gaspar
BoySpanish, Persian· “form of Jasper; possibly treasurer”
- Meaning
- form of Jasper; possibly treasurer (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, Persian
- Pronunciation
- GAS-par
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,053
- US babies 2025
- 40
- Best rank
- #1,716 (1930)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Gaspar
Gaspar is often said to mean “form of Jasper; possibly treasurer”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Persian roots.
Gaspar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jasper, the name traditionally given to one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus. The Magi are not named in the Gospel of Matthew; the names Caspar or Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar come from later Christian tradition. The meaning of Gaspar is uncertain, but it is often linked to a Persian word for treasurer. It is said GAS-par in English and gahs-PAHR in Spanish. In Spanish-speaking countries it is often chosen for boys born near the feast of the Epiphany, when the Magi are honored.
Other spellings with the same sound: Gasper.
Popularity over time
Gaspar first appears in US Social Security records in 1911. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,716 in 1930, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 50 were named Gaspar. In 2025, 40 babies were named Gaspar, and it ranked #3,053 nationally. That is 38% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,374 in 1920, #3,142 in 1950, #2,469 in 1980, #2,641 in 2000, #3,848 in 2010, and #3,053 in 2025. Of the 2,211 US boys named Gaspar since records began, 15% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 302 babies. Since 2010, 552 more have been named Gaspar.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mikey, Reza, Adil, Amiel, and Elimelech.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gaspar ranked highest in Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1926 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Gaspar is usually pronounced GAS-par, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with G and ends in “-ar”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Gasper.
Middle names for Gaspar
A few middle names that flow with Gaspar: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gaspar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaspar mean?
Gaspar is often said to mean “form of Jasper; possibly treasurer”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Persian roots.
What is the origin of the name Gaspar?
Gaspar has Spanish and Persian roots. Gaspar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jasper, the name traditionally given to one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus.
Is Gaspar a popular name?
Not especially. Gaspar ranked #3,053 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gaspar a boy or girl name?
Gaspar is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Gaspar?
Gaspar is usually pronounced GAS-par. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings