Caspar name meaning
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What does Caspar mean?
Uncommon boy name Caspar is of Old Persian origin which is largely used in English, Danish, German, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish languages, Caspar means "He who Guards the Treasure, The Treasurer or The Name of One of the Three Wise Men in the New Testament".
Caspar is variation of biblical and well-liked Kaspar. Kaspar is variant of biblical and prominent Kasper. Kaspar is German cognate of Gaspard. Also Kaspar is equivalent of An Old Persian Name in Nordic language.
Kaspar's meaning is Treasure, Whoever Comes to See and Treasurer has its origin in Old Persian and Old Greek. Caspar is a version of evergreen, biblical and desirable Jasper. Jasper is version of outstanding and biblical Kasper.
Jasper is form of Kaspar in Dutch and German languages. Also Jasper is Frisian and German equivalent of Jaspar. Unwonted Jasper has its origin in Sanskrit, Old Persian and Old Greek, Jasper means "The Name of a Gemstone and Treasure Holder".
How do I pronounce Caspar?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Caspar as c(a)-spar. cas-par is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.
Variants of Caspar
Kaspar, Jasper, Kasper, Gaspard, Jaspar, Cash, Cazper, Cassius
How popular is the name Caspar?
Caspar is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 487 on boy names chart when 63 babies were given the name Caspar.
Over 964 babies in England and Wales have been named Caspar. The given name is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1915 but could not make beyond the top 4000.
Over 292 people have been named Caspar in United States. It also recently appeared in France baby boy names chart.
Caspar is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use.
Caspar is a common name in Papua New Guinea while somewhat familiar name in Germany, England and Zimbabwe. According to our research, over 6000 babies have been named Caspar globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6491 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4994 | 19 |
| 2021 | 5978 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5220 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8196 | 9 |
| 2018 | 4084 | 25 |
| 2017 | 4741 | 20 |
| 2016 | 4937 | 19 |
| 2015 | 9560 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5247 | 17 |
Facts
Caspar in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 1771 | 1771 | 0 | 91 |
 | 123 | 24 | 15 | 0 |
 | 230 | 169 | 0 | 91 |
 | 91 | 131 | 0 | 91 |
 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Caspar
Your heart is as big as a mountain. Whatever you do, make sure you do it with heart. You are influential and use your influence to do great things. When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. You don't want to do to others what you don't want to experience yourself. When it comes to professional progress, you like to keep your focus on one thing at the time. You often end up hurt and disappointed.
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- Prami means Amazingly Praised by Others is used chiefly in Danish, Tamil and Swedish is given to both boys and girls
- Flóra - Principally used in Swedish and Danish, Flóra is originated from Latin, meaning of Flóra is "Flower or Blossom" is aimed at baby girls
- Neri - Rarefied Neri is used especially in Finnish and Swedish, Neri means "Beautiful" is of Hebrew origin is a gender insensitive name
- Hartman means Strong Man or Stag is commonly used in Norwegian and German and a boy name is of Germanic origin
- Catia - Unconventional Old Greek and French Catia bestowed upon girls, used primarily in Danish and Swedish, meaning of Catia is "The Pure"
Sibling Names for Caspar
If you've decided on naming your baby boy Caspar, you might be looking for the perfect sibling name to go with it. Whether you're looking for a name that complements Caspar's uniqueness or something that shares a similar origin or meaning, we've got you covered. Here are some great options to consider when naming your little one's brother or sister.
Sister to Caspar
Names for Caspar's brother
Famous people named Caspar
- Caspar David Friedrich, 19th-century German Romantic landscape painter
- Caspar Schwenckfeld, German theologian, writer
- Caspar Schoppe, German controversialist and scholar
- Caspar Bartholin the Younger, Danish anatomist
- Caspar Bartholin the Elder, polymath, finally accepting a professorship
- Caspar Olevian, significant German Reformed theologian during the Protestant Reformation and along with Zacharius Ursinus was said to be co-author of the Heidelberg Catechism
- Caspar Netscher, Dutch portrait and genre painter
- Caspar Wistar, German-born glassmaker and landowner
- Caspar Wistar, American physician and anatomist
- Caspar Einem, former Austrian politician and former minister
- Caspar Phair, was one of the early settlers of Lillooet
- Caspar Henderson, British writer and journalist living in Oxford
- Caspar Stoll, was either a clerk or a porter at the Admiralty of Amsterdam
- Caspar Aquila, German Lutheran theologian and reformer
- Caspar Castner, Jesuit missionary to the Qing Empire
- Caspar Erasmus Duftschmid, Austrian naturalist and physician
- Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt, Prussian-born Dutch botanist
- Caspar Barlaeus, Dutch polymath and Renaissance humanist
- Caspar Creuziger, German humanist and Protestant reformer
- Caspar Poyck, American actor, public speaker
- Caspar Cruciger the Younger, German theologian and Protestant reformer
- Caspar Schatzgeyer, German Franciscan and a foremost opponent of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther
- Caspar Badrutt, was almost singlehandedly responsible for the origin of several modern winter sporting activities
- Caspar Wintermans, Dutch author and scholar
- Caspar Isenkrahe, German mathematician
- Caspar Neher, Austrian-German scenographer and librettist
- Caspar Reuvens, Dutch historian and archaeologist
- Caspar van Hilten, editor and publisher of the first Dutch newspaper
- Caspar Peucer, German reformer, physician
- Caspar Friedrich Wolff, German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology
- Caspar René Gregory, American-born German theologian
- Caspar Weinberger, American politician and businessman
- Caspar Brötzmann, electric guitar player
- Caspar Abel, German theologian, historian and poet
- Caspar van Wittel, Dutch painter and draughtsman
- Caspar Buberl, American sculptor
- Caspar Frederik Harsdorff, architect
- Caspar Voght, German merchant and social reformer from Hamburg
- Caspar Neumann, German professor and clergyman
- Caspar Berry, motivational and keynote business speaker specialising
- Caspar F. Goodrich, admiral of the United States Navy
- Caspar Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich
- Caspar John, senior Royal Navy officer
- Caspar Henry Borgess, second Roman Catholic bishop of Detroit, Michigan
- Caspar Wrede, Finnish theatre and film director
- Caspar Memering, former German footballer
- Caspar Phillipson in Flammen & Citronen as Actor
- Caspar Rundegren in Fear of the Dark as Director
- Caspar von Winterfeldt in The Adventures of Tintin as Miscellaneous Crew
- Caspar Lee in YouTubers React to The Slap as
- Caspar Arnhold in short Full Stop as Director
- In 1996 drama film, L'élève, Caspar Salmon played Morgan.
Lists having Caspar
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with C
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Persian Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Treasure
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls