Gaspar

Gaspar is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 50 boys in the United States.

Gaspar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gaspar

Gaspar belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gaspar first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1716 in 1930, and in 2024 50 babies received the name — 2,171 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gaspar in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1716 in 1930
Peak year
2024
Babies named Gaspar in 2024
50
Total since 1880
2,171

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gaspar mean?

The meaning of Gaspar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gaspar a boy or girl name?

Gaspar is a boy name. In 2024, 50 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gaspar?

Gaspar comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Gaspar?

Gaspar first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1716 in 1930, and 50 babies were given the name in 2024.

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