Spence - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Spence \s-pen-ce, sp(e)-nce\ is a variant of Spencer (Middle English), and the meaning of Spence is "dispenser of provisions".

The baby name Spence sounds like Spenser. Other similar baby names are Ponce, Speers and Spears.

Spence is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#808 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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