Kacper
Boy name · 428 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kacper: 428 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 53 births in 2008.
Though most commonly found in Scotland today as the Polish spelling of Casper, Kacper ultimately traces back to the Persian *kandžur*, meaning “treasure bearer” – a fitting origin given its connection to one of the three biblical Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. In Scots records, the anglicised forms Casper and Jasper have appeared for centuries. One notable historical bearer is the Polish-born St. Kacper, though more widely recognised is the German theologian Caspar Schwenckfeld. The root legend of the three kings, including Kaspar, is famously associated with Cologne Cathedral, which claims to house their relics. A charming coincidence: the English variant Jasper is also the name of a gemstone, making this name feel both devout and earthly.
Boy 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200853 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 428since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 65%vs prior 5y