Casper
kass-pur
US Popularity:2074
Origin:Persian
Meaning:Treasure-bearer; Treasurer
Casper—a friendly ghost from the 90s and, now, your newest bundle of joy. This Persian name means "treasure bearer," so it's ideal for one of the most important things in your life. This sweet yet ghostly name can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and exists in various languages and cultures. Casper comes from Gaspar, which comes from the ancient Chaldean word for "treasurer," gizbar. If you love the subtly spooky vibes of this name but want a different spelling, it can also be spelled as Caspar and Kaspar.
How Popular Is The Name Casper?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Casper is currently #1005 on The Bump
Boy:Casper is currently #561 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Casper is currently #2074 in U.S. births
Boy:Casper is currently #1009 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1009
in 2023
+ 141
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Casper Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Casper
WordSense, Caspar
IMDb, Casper
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