Spencer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Spencer Name at a Glance

Name	Spencer
Meaning	Keeper of provisions. Famous Bearer: actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Spencer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Spencer means “Keeper of provisions. Famous Bearer: actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Spencer Name Origin

Our database records Spencer under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Spencer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Spencer is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Spencer

When considering Spencer for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.