Spencer - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Spencer \s-pen-cer, sp(e)-ncer\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "provider". Occupational name for a person who dispensed food and drink in a large household. Usually a surname.

Spencer has 1 variant form: Spenser.

Spencer is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Spencer. Click here to compare Spencer with related baby names.