Casper vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Casper Rank #881

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Casper or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Nelson mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Casper and Nelson boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.