What does Bijan mean?
Bijan is a romantic hero of the Shahnameh.
What does Jasper mean?
From the Persian, “treasurer,” and also the name of the gemstone. Traditionally one of the three magi.
Bijan vs Jasper
Which is more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Bijan today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
| Bijan | Jasper | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hero of legend | Treasurer |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | bee-ZHAHN | JAS-per |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1968 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 1991 (65) | 2023 (2,944) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 2,804 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bijan
Jasper
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bijan | Jasper |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 16,944 |
| 2010s | 55 | 18,214 |
| 2000s | 175 | 5,116 |
| 1990s | 453 | 2,540 |
| 1980s | 258 | 1,860 |
| 1970s | 21 | 1,181 |
| 1960s | 6 | 1,336 |
| 1950s | 0 | 1,918 |
| 1940s | 0 | 2,120 |
| 1930s | 0 | 2,366 |
| 1920s | 0 | 3,764 |
| 1910s | 0 | 2,809 |
| 1900s | 0 | 715 |
| 1890s | 0 | 725 |
| 1880s | 0 | 820 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bijan or Jasper more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Bijan today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 8 named Bijan.
What is the difference between Bijan and Jasper?
Bijan means Hero of legend (Persian origin), while Jasper means Treasurer (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Bijan or Jasper?
In US records, Bijan first appears in 1968 and Jasper in 1880, so Jasper has the longer recorded history.