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Spenser

♂ Boy

Pronounced SPEN-ser /ˈspɛn.sər/High

Meaning: A spelling of Spencer — from the Middle English/Old French, 'a steward; a dispenser of provisions in a household'Low

In 30 seconds: A steward; a dispenser of provisions: Spenser spells Spencer. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Spencer — from the Middle English/Old French, 'a steward; a dispenser of provisions in a household'
U.S. rank (2024)#9719 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,985

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819682024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Spenser is a spelling of Spencer — from the Middle English/Old French, 'a steward; a dispenser of provisions in a household'. A crisp, classic name (borne by the poet Edmund Spenser; said 'SPEN-ser').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Spencer. Rare in this form, a-steward at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Spencer is 'a steward; a dispenser of provisions' — Spenser is a spelling (borne by the poet Edmund Spenser), crisp and classic (said 'SPEN-ser').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Spencer — English occupational name

Variations

SpencerSpencier

Nicknames

Spence

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spenser mean?

Spenser spells Spencer — English 'a steward; a dispenser of provisions'.

How do you pronounce Spenser?

It's said SPEN-ser /ˈspɛn.sər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Spenser a boy or girl name?

Spenser is a boy's name.

How popular is Spenser?

Spenser is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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