Jasper vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Jasper Rank #133

Richard Rank #232

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jasper or Richard more popular?

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jasper and Richard mean?

Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jasper and Richard boy or girl names?

Jasper is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.