Esper (name)

Esper is a surname and given name. Notable people with the surname include:

Surname

 * Duke Esper (1868–1910), American professional baseball player
 * Dwain Esper (1892–1982), American film director and producer
 * Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper (1742–1810), German entomologist
 * George Esper (1932–2012), American journalist
 * Jan Esper (born 1968), German scientist
 * Mark Esper (born 1964), American politician
 * Michael Esper (born 1976), American actor

Given name

 * Esper Beloselsky (1871–1921), Russian prince, sailor, and Olympic medalist
 * Esper Ukhtomsky (1861–1921), Russian prince, diplomat, poet, publisher, and Orientalist