What does Jasper mean?
From the Persian, “treasurer,” and also the name of the gemstone. Traditionally one of the three magi.
What does Kamran mean?
Kamran means “successful” or “prosperous” in Persian.
Jasper vs Kamran
Which is more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Kamran today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 50 named Kamran.
| Jasper | Kamran | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Treasurer | Successful, prosperous |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | JAS-per | kahm-RAHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1965 |
| Peak year | 2023 (2,944) | 2007 (94) |
| In 2025 | 2,804 | 50 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jasper
Kamran
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jasper | Kamran |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16,944 | 342 |
| 2010s | 18,214 | 693 |
| 2000s | 5,116 | 683 |
| 1990s | 2,540 | 372 |
| 1980s | 1,860 | 211 |
| 1970s | 1,181 | 91 |
| 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 Kamran more popular?
Jasper is more popular than Kamran today: about 2,804 US babies were given the name Jasper in 2025, compared with 50 named Kamran.
What is the difference between Jasper and Kamran?
Jasper means Treasurer (Persian origin), while Kamran means Successful, prosperous (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Jasper or Kamran?
In US records, Jasper first appears in 1880 and Kamran in 1965, so Jasper has the longer recorded history.