Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Old Persian, of occasional usage, variant of Caspar.
Casper is a boy's and girl's baby name of Persian origin, a Scandinavian and Dutch variant of Gaspar or Jasper, possibly from the Persian ganzabara meaning "treasurer." In Christian tradition, Caspar is one of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus.
Casper carries dual cultural identities — the dignified biblical Wise Man and Casper the Friendly Ghost, the beloved cartoon character who has charmed children since 1945. That combination of ancient gravitas and cheerful goodwill makes Casper uniquely appealing across generations.