Jasper
- Pronunciation
- [Jas-per]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Black stone
- Origin
- Persian
Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue. The name Jasper means "spotted or speckled stone” and it is a variation of the Persian Kaspar, which means "treasurer or treasure bringer". Jasper is one of the few gem names for boys, and is the first name of the great modern artist Jasper Johns.
Popularity & Rankings
Where Jasper places in real pet-name rankings, compiled from 2 attributed sources. iCatNames does not collect its own registration counts; these are third-party rankings, not a single combined score.
| Where it ranks | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. — all pets | #10 | Pumpkin Pet Insurance (2024) |
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #23 | Rover (2025, U.S.) |
| Top male cat names | #14 | Rover (2025, U.S.) |
Data reused with attribution. Rover rankings are republished with Rover’s permission. See our methodology and the full trending cat names roundup.
Variant Forms
More Persian Cat Names
Other cat names that share Jasper’s Persian origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Arash | Hero | Unisex |
| Armani | Brand of men's clothing | Male |
| Bijan | Hero | Unisex |
| Caspar | keeper of the treasure | Male |
| Cyrus | throne | Male |
| Esther | Star | Unisex |
| Jasmine | Flower | Female |
| Jazmyn | Jasmine | Unisex |
| Julep | Rosewater | Unisex |
| Kasper | treasurer | Male |
| Laleh | Tulip | Unisex |
| Leila | dark as the night | Female |
Burmese Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the Burmese breed, including Jasper.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Ahab | uncle | Male |
| Alvin | elf wine, noble friend | Male |
| Amos | Brave | Male |
| Andrea | Feminine form of Andrew manly | Female |
| Arlington | City in Virginia | Unisex |
| Arty | Bear, Stone | Unisex |
| Arun | Radiance | Unisex |
| Ava | Cute and short girl kitten name. | Female |
| Ayla | oak tree | Female |
| Bagel | Ring shaped roll with a chewy texture | Unisex |
| Bailey | bailiff, fortification, able | Female |
| Bamboo | Tall woody grass like plant from Asia. | Male |
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- Big-Paw Cat Names: Atlas, Bear, Boots and Sturdy-Footed Picks
- Blanket-Burrower Cat Names: Nook, Velvet, Pocket and Under-Cover Picks
- Head-Bump Cat Names: Buddy, Honey, Milo and Forehead-Greeting Picks
- Shoulder Cat Names: Atlas, Scout, Wren and High-Perch Picks
- Cat Names for Bilingual Homes: Luna, Milo, Kiki and Clear Two-Language Calls
- Museum and Gallery Cat Names: Curator, Marble, Muse and Archive Picks
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- Whisker-Inspired Cat Names: Whiskers, Quill, Silver and Fine-Line Picks
- Slow Blink Cat Names: Wink, Iris, Sage and Quiet-Signal Picks
- New Kitten Cat Names: Bean, Button, Scout and First-Week Picks
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