Boy Name
Gasper
Gasper 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.
Considering Gasper? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Gaspar.
Gasper meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gasper has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gasper as G·A·S·P·E·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gasper is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gasper variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gaspera, Gaspere, Gaspery, Gaspe.
- Nicknames: Gas and G.
- Middle names: Pair Gasper with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Gasper middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gaspar, Gaspare, Garner, Gardner, Gaither — full picks on the sibling names for Gasper guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gasper? Browse our names like Gasper 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 Gasper
What does the name Gasper mean?
Gasper 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 Gasper?
The exact origin of Gasper is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gasper?
Gasper has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gasper a boy's or girl's name?
Gasper is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gasper in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gasper sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gasper?
Names that share Gasper's sound and style include Gaspar, Gaspare, Garner, Gardner, Gaither.
What middle names pair well with Gasper?
Good middle-name fits for Gasper pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gasper is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gasper is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gasper?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gasper share its rhythm without rhyming — Gaspar, Gaspare, Garner all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.