Jasper
Jasper comes from the Persian "gizbar," meaning treasurer — the same root as the name of the gemstone jasper. In Christian tradition, Jasper (also spelled Caspar or Gaspar) was one of the Three Magi who visited the infant Jesus — the bringer of gold. The name has been used in English since the medieval period. Jasper was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and then had a remarkable revival. It re-entered the US top 200 in 2016 and continues to climb. Jasper (the painter Jasper Johns, born 1930, whose "Flag" (1954-55) defined American pop art) gave the name artistic weight. I find Jasper has an elegant, slightly Persian quality — the "J" opening is firm, the "sp" cluster gives it texture, and the "er" ending gives it a slight masculine echo. Jasper is one of the most successful Persian revival names. Jasper is a male name of Persian origin that means "Treasurer (from "gizbar")". Elegant, Persian, and quietly artistic. The name sounds graceful. Jaspers tend to be thoughtful. US top 200 since 2016. Rising. Well-known people named Jasper include Jasper (one of the Magi), Jasper Johns (painter), Jasper (Persian name), Jasper (gemstone). Common variations and related forms of Jasper include Caspar (variant), Gaspar (variant), Jasp (short form), Jaspar (variant).