Spencer

At a Glance: Name: Spencer – Meaning: steward, one who manages provisions/supplies – Origin: Middle English (occupational surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SPEN-sir

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Spencer started out as a Middle English occupational surname for a steward — someone who managed provisions and supplies — long before it became a given name. It's pronounced SPEN-sir, and today it works for a child of any gender, with the settled, familiar feel of a name that's been around for generations.

Meaning & Origin of Spencer

Meaning: Steward, one who manages provisions/supplies.

Origin: Middle English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Spencer

Phonetic: SPEN-sir   IPA: /ˈspɛnsər/

Popularity of Spencer

Spencer hit its high point in 1998, ranking #84 with 4,619 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #388, with just 840.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Spencer mean?

Steward, one who manages provisions/supplies. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spencer)

How do you pronounce Spencer?

Spencer is pronounced SPEN-sir (IPA: /ˈspɛnsər/).

Is Spencer a popular name right now?

Spencer peaked at #84 in 1998 and is ranked #388 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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