Spencer - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Spencer \s-pen-cer, sp(e)-ncer\, also used as boy's name Spencer, 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. Compare Spencer with related baby names.