Casper
Meaning
"treasurer, keeper of treasure"
Origin: Persian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #881
- Total SSA Count
- 273
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cas
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"treasurer, keeper of treasure"
Origin: Persian
"ruler of the people"
Origin: Germanic
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Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #881 for Casper.
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Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.
Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).
Casper is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.