Spalding - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Spalding \s-paldi-ng, sp(al)-ding\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "divided field". Place name and surname. Also the name of a manufacturer of sports equipment. Performance artist Spalding Gray.

Spalding has 1 variant form: Spaulding.

Spalding is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Spalding. Compare Spalding with related baby names.