The nameGaspar
Gaspar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Caspar, one of the three Magi.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
- Feast day
Meaning
Gaspar is traditionally linked to a Persian word for "treasurer".
Origin
Spanish, from Persian.
History
In the United States Gaspar reached 1716th place in 1930.
Famous people named Gaspar
- Gaspar Noé, film director
Popularity of the name Gaspar
Gaspar in the United States
Gaspar was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 342 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Gaspar. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Gaspar in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 44 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Gaspar in France
Gaspar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 410 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Gaspar. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Gaspar in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Gaspar
Names from the same generation as Gaspar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaspar mean?
Gaspar is traditionally linked to a Persian word for "treasurer".
What is the origin of the name Gaspar?
Spanish, from Persian.
Is Gaspar a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaspar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Gaspar?
In 2024, Gaspar was the 2653rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 50 births.
What are the variants of the name Gaspar?
Variants and related names of Gaspar include Gaspard.
What are good sibling names for Gaspar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Manuela, Elvira, Dolores and Francisca for a sister, Pascal, Abelardo, Clement and Mervin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Gaspar?
Gaspar Noé, film director.