What Does the Name Casper Mean?
Casper is a boy's name of Dutch/Scandinavian (ultimately Persian) origin meaning “Treasurer; keeper of the treasure.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Casper |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Dutch/Scandinavian (ultimately Persian) |
| Meaning | Treasurer; keeper of the treasure |
| Variants | Kasper, Caspar, Jasper, Gaspar |
| Popularity | Very popular in the Netherlands and Denmark; has ranked among the top boys' names in both countries in recent decades. |
The meaning and origin of Casper
The name Casper means “Treasurer; keeper of the treasure” and has Dutch/Scandinavian (ultimately Persian) origins. Casper is a Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper/Caspar, traditionally one of the Three Wise Men, ultimately from a Persian word meaning 'treasurer'. The spelling with 'C' is especially common in the Netherlands and Denmark.
Variants and related names
Casper is related to several other names you may recognize: Kasper, Caspar, Jasper, Gaspar. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Casper?
Very popular in the Netherlands and Denmark; has ranked among the top boys' names in both countries in recent decades.
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What does the name Casper mean?+
The name Casper means “Treasurer; keeper of the treasure” and is of Dutch/Scandinavian (ultimately Persian) origin.
What is the origin of the name Casper?+
Casper originates from Dutch/Scandinavian (ultimately Persian).
Is Casper a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Casper has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press