Casper vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #881
Total SSA Count: 273
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Case Kase Howard Thatcher

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Corey Jaxton Shawn Case

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Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #881 for Casper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Jefferson mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Casper and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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