Jesper vs Torsten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesper

Boy #5,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian via Old French

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,200
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jes, Jess

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jesper Rank #5,200
Torsten Rank #5,381

Jesper is more popular, ranked #5200 vs #5381 for Torsten.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesper ___

  • Jesper Lars
  • Jesper Axel
  • Jesper Henrik
  • Jesper William
  • Jesper James
  • Jesper Oliver

Torsten ___

  • Torsten Erik
  • Torsten Lars
  • Torsten Bjorn
  • Torsten Magnus
  • Torsten Karl
  • Torsten Johan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesper

Soren Viggo Astrid Sigrid Axel

If you choose Torsten

Bjorn Sigrid Freya Lars Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesper or Torsten more popular?

Jesper is more popular, ranked #5200 compared to Torsten at #5381 in the United States.

What do Jesper and Torsten mean?

Jesper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian via Old French origin). Torsten means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jesper and Torsten boy or girl names?

Jesper is primarily a boy name. Torsten is primarily a boy name.

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