Casper vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jer, Jey, Jeie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881
Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

Jerry ___

  • Jerry Lee
  • Jerry Wayne
  • Jerry Dale
  • Jerry Ray
  • Jerry Dean
  • Jerry Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Jerry

Terry Gary Larry Barry Gerry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Jerry mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Casper and Jerry boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.

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