Boy Name
Gaspar
Gaspar is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Gaspar — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Gaspare is on your shortlist, Gaspar belongs in the same conversation.
Gaspar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gaspar has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gaspar as G·A·S·P·A·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gaspar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gaspar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gaspara, Gaspare, Gaspary, Gaspa.
- Nicknames: Gas and G.
- Middle names: Pair Gaspar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Gaspar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gaspare, Gasper, Gunnar, Gatlin, Gaston — full picks on the sibling names for Gaspar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gaspar? Browse our names like Gaspar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gaspar
What does the name Gaspar mean?
Gaspar has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Gaspar?
The exact origin of Gaspar is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gaspar?
Gaspar has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gaspar a boy's or girl's name?
Gaspar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gaspar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gaspar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gaspar?
Names that share Gaspar's sound and style include Gaspare, Gasper, Gunnar, Gatlin, Gaston.
What middle names pair well with Gaspar?
Good middle-name fits for Gaspar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gaspar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gaspar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gaspar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gaspar share its rhythm without rhyming — Gaspare, Gasper, Gunnar all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.