Jasper was popular with upper-class gents in the 18th century, giving it a starchy, old-fashioned feel. But many artistically inclined parents in the 21st century have chosen it as a tribute to artist Jasper Johns, making it a fresher alternative to Jason.
Variations
Jespar,
Jaspar,
Jesper,
Gasper,
Caspar,
Jazper
Nicknames
Jas,
Jaz
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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