Jefferson vs Casper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jaxton Raylan Thaddeus Lian

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Casper Rank #881

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Casper more popular?

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

What do Jefferson and Casper mean?

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

Are Jefferson and Casper boy or girl names?

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

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