#3882024 rank
1998peak year
116,233babies named Spencer since 1880
▼ 19%5-year trend
Spencer popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Spencer mean?
An English occupational surname from Old French despensier, 'keeper of provisions'. An aristocratic surname, as in the Spencer family, it reads polished and preppy.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Spencer
Same era, same vibe — if you like Spencer, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Spencers
- Spencer Tracy, actor
Spellings & variants
Spenser
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