Spencer - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Spencer \s-pen-

, 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 an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#163 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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