Jasper

A true gem of a name, Jasper has the auspicious meanings "treasurer" and "bringer of treasure," stemming from the Hebrew word gizbar and Old Persian word ganzabarah. In French, Jasper is inspired by the word jaspre, referring to the precious stone. And just like the gemstone, Jasper is a multi-faceted name! It’s considered a variation of Casper and Gaspar and borne by one of the Magi—the Three Wise Men—said to have brought gifts to the newborn baby Jesus on Christmas Day. The Bump member numeria11 affirms: "I think it's a great classic name that a kid can totally grow with"—and we have to agree! With such a well-rounded name, baby Jasper will have plenty of glittering paths to choose from.

Fun Facts About the Name Jasper

• Tom Cat's original name: When the iconic animated series Tom and Jerry first debuted in 1940, it was a film called Puss Gets the Boot. But the TV show wasn't the only thing to get a name revamp—Tom was originally called Jasper.
• The vampire effect: The book and movie series Twilight might be partly responsible for Jasper's uptick in popularity during the years 2008 and 2009, thanks to the intense but devoted Southern gentleman character, Jasper Hale.
• A Top 1,000 US staple: According to Social Security Administration (SSA) data, Jasper has remained in the Top 1,000 baby names charts in the US since they first started recording name usage in the 1880s.