Caspar vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caspar

Boy #6,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,197
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas, Caz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caspar Rank #6,197
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6197 for Caspar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caspar ___

  • Caspar James
  • Caspar William
  • Caspar Henry
  • Caspar Frederick
  • Caspar August

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caspar

Balthazar Felix Cecily Imogen Hugo

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caspar or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Caspar at #6197 in the United States.

What do Caspar and Oliver mean?

Caspar means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Caspar and Oliver boy or girl names?

Caspar is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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