Caspar
/K-AE-S-P-AA-R/
Treasurer, keeper of the treasure — Caspar is the traditional Western name for one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The Persian root ganzabara (treasurer) gave the name its meaning, and Christian tradition gave it its enduring association with wisdom and journey.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Caspar is a Christian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Treasurer, keeper of the treasure — Caspar is the traditional Western name for one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The Persian root ganzabara (treasurer) gave the name its meaning, and Christian tradition gave it its enduring association with wisdom and journey.”.
Caspar is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Treasurer, keeper of the treasure — Caspar is the traditional Western name for one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The Persian root ganzabara (treasurer) gave the name its meaning, and Christian tradition gave it its enduring association with wisdom and journey." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among American, British, European families, Caspar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Caspar
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Caspar lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Caspar's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Caspar's saint & feast day →What does Caspar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Caspar resonates in either tradition.
Caspar's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Caspar's full reading →
Does Caspar go with your family's names?
Caspar breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AE-S-P-AA-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Caspar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Caspar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Caspar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Variants across cultures
Caspar appears in different forms across languages and traditions. Each variant carries the same root meaning with a distinct sound and spelling shaped by local phonology.
Names similar to Caspar
If Caspar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Caspar
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Common questions about Caspar
What does the name Caspar mean?
Caspar means "Treasurer, keeper of the treasure — Caspar is the traditional Western name for one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The Persian root ganzabara (treasurer) gave the name its meaning, and Christian tradition gave it its enduring association with wisdom and journey.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Caspar a boy or girl name?
Caspar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Caspar?
Caspar is of Persian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American, British, European families.
Is Caspar a Christian name?
Yes. Caspar is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Persian origin.
What does Caspar mean in Persian?
Caspar originates from Persian, where it means "Treasurer, keeper of the treasure — Caspar is the traditional Western name for one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The Persian root ganzabara (treasurer) gave the name its meaning, and Christian tradition gave it its enduring association with wisdom and journey.."
What are common nicknames for Caspar?
Common short forms of Caspar include Cas, Cap.
What is the numerology of Caspar?
Caspar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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