Name meaning
Spencer
means “steward, dispenser”
- Origin
- Old French, via English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Spencer · Spenser
- Say it
- SPEN-ser
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Spencer comes from the Old French despensier, the steward who dispensed provisions in a great household. The Spencer family of Althorp counted Winston Churchill and Princess Diana among its descendants.
Roots
From Old French despensier (steward).
Where it is used
A surname name.
Spencer name FAQ
What does the name Spencer mean?
Spencer means “steward, dispenser”. From Old French despensier (steward).
Where does the name Spencer come from?
Spencer is of Old French, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Spencer?
Spencer is usually pronounced SPEN-ser.
Is Spencer a boy's or a girl's name?
Spencer is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Spencer?
Related spellings and forms include Spenser.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.