Jasper vs Nicholas

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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Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

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Popularity Comparison

Jasper Rank #133
Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 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

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jasper

Atticus Hugo Cecily Beatrice Cassius

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Jasper at #133 in the United States.

What do Jasper and Nicholas mean?

Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jasper and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jasper is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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