The nameGaspard
Gaspard is a French boy's name, the name of one of the Three Wise Men. Vintage and stylish, it has come back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Persian according to tradition
Meaning
Gaspard is said to come from the Persian ganzabara, "treasurer", but this origin remains uncertain. It is the French form of Caspar or Jasper.
Origin
Persian according to tradition. Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar are names given to the Magi from around the 6th century; the Gospel does not name them.
History
The name was borne by Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, a Protestant leader killed in the St Bartholomew's Day massacre in 1572, and by the mathematician Gaspard Monge. It rose strongly in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Gaspard in other languages
Gaspard is the French form of Caspar, also Jasper in English. It is Kaspar in German, Gaspare in Italian, Gaspar in Spanish and Portuguese and Kacper in Polish.
Did you know?
- The mathematician Gaspard Monge was one of the founders of the École Polytechnique in 1794.
Famous people named Gaspard
- Gaspard de Coligny, admiral
- Gaspard Monge, mathematician
- Gaspard Ulliel, actor
Popularity of the name Gaspard
Gaspard in France
Gaspard was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 12,445 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Gaspard. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Gaspard in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,367 births a year.
Gaspard in Belgium
Gaspard was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 921 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Gaspard. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Gaspard in Belgium were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 149 births a year on average, against 120 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Gaspard in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaspard mean?
Gaspard is said to come from the Persian ganzabara, "treasurer", but this origin remains uncertain. It is the French form of Caspar or Jasper.
What is the origin of the name Gaspard?
Persian according to tradition. Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar are names given to the Magi from around the 6th century; the Gospel does not name them.
Is Gaspard a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaspard is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Gaspard?
Variants and related names of Gaspard include Gaspar.
Who are famous people named Gaspard?
Gaspard de Coligny, admiral; Gaspard Monge, mathematician; Gaspard Ulliel, actor.