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Spencer

Spencer is a boy's name of French origin meaning “steward.” In 2024 it was given to 840 boys in the United States.

Spencer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
“steward”
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛnsə/
Also spelled
English

About the name Spencer

Spencer belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “steward” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: English.

In the United States, Spencer first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #84 in 1998, and in 2024 840 babies received the name — 123,013 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Spencer in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#84 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Spencer in 2024
840
Total since 1880
123,013

Spencer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#90 in 2003
Babies named Spencer in 2025
298
Total since 1996
8,631

Spellings & short forms

English

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Spencer mean?

Spencer means “steward” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Spencer a boy or girl name?

Spencer is a boy name. In 2024, 840 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Spencer?

Spencer comes from the French and English & American tradition. It is also spelled English.

How popular is the name Spencer?

Spencer first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #84 in 1998, and 840 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Spencer?

Spencer is pronounced /ˈspɛnsə/ (IPA).

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