Jasper vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#133
Total SSA Count
2,750
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jasper Rank #133
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #133 for Jasper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jasper ___

  • Jasper Theodore
  • Jasper Elliot
  • Jasper Cole
  • Jasper Henry
  • Jasper Reid
  • Jasper Fox

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jasper

Atticus Hugo Cecily Beatrice Cassius

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jasper at #133 in the United States.

What do Jasper and John mean?

Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jasper and John boy or girl names?

Jasper is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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