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