UK boy's name
Gaspar
A masculine given name of Persian origin meaning "keeper of the treasure".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gaspar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gaspar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gaspar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Gaspar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gaspar ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Gaspar.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gaspar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Gaspar mean?
The name Gaspar is derived from the Persian word "Gazbar", which means "treasure bearer" or "bringer of treasure". It is a masculine name that has its origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. The name gained widespread recognition and popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe.
Gaspar is one of the traditional names given to the three wise men or biblical magi who visited the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem, according to the Gospel of Matthew. In the Western Christian tradition, the three wise men are often referred to as Caspar (or Gaspar), Melchior, and Balthasar. The name Gaspar is associated with the gift of frankincense, which was one of the three gifts presented to the Christ child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gaspar can be found in the 6th-century Greek manuscript known as the "Excerpta Latina Barbari". This text mentions a Persian king named Gaspar, who was thought to be one of the wise men from the East. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Gaspar was commonly used in various European countries, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Gaspar include Gaspar de Portolà (1723-1786), a Spanish explorer and the first governor of California; Gaspar Correia (c. 1492-1561), a Portuguese chronicler and historian; and Gaspar Castano (1551-1624), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his religious works.
Another prominent figure was Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645), a Spanish nobleman and chief minister of King Philip IV of Spain during the Thirty Years' War. He played a significant role in shaping the policies of the Spanish Empire during that period.
In the realm of literature, Gaspar is the name of a character in William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". The character, Gaspar, is one of the sailors who is part of the shipwrecked crew.
Throughout history, the name Gaspar has been used across various cultures and regions, often associated with the biblical story of the three wise men and their journey to Bethlehem.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gaspar over time
The chart below shows babies named Gaspar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gaspar, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gaspar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gaspar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4530 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gaspar
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gaspar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gaspar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gaspar was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gaspar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Gaspar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gaspar?
A masculine given name of Persian origin meaning "keeper of the treasure".
How many people are called Gaspar in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Gaspar across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.