What does Jasper mean?
From the Persian, “treasurer,” and also the name of the gemstone. Traditionally one of the three magi.
What does Darius mean?
Darius comes from the Old Persian for “possessing goodness,” borne by Persian kings.
Jasper vs Darius
Which is more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Darius today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 322 named Darius.
| Jasper | Darius | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Treasurer | Possessor of good |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | JAS-per | DAIR-ee-us |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2023 (2,944) | 1994 (2,184) |
| In 2025 | 2,804 | 322 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jasper
Darius
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jasper | Darius |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16,944 | 2,338 |
| 2010s | 18,214 | 6,548 |
| 2000s | 5,116 | 12,436 |
| 1990s | 2,540 | 19,665 |
| 1980s | 1,860 | 7,177 |
| 1970s | 1,181 | 3,144 |
| 1960s | 1,336 | 1,351 |
| 1950s | 1,918 | 587 |
| 1940s | 2,120 | 252 |
| 1930s | 2,366 | 170 |
| 1920s | 3,764 | 178 |
| 1910s | 2,809 | 128 |
| 1900s | 715 | 0 |
| 1890s | 725 | 10 |
| 1880s | 820 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jasper or Darius more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Darius today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 322 named Darius.
What is the difference between Jasper and Darius?
Jasper means Treasurer (Persian origin), while Darius means Possessor of good (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Jasper or Darius?
In US records, Jasper first appears in 1880 and Darius in 1880, so Jasper has the longer recorded history.