Spencer

Spencer Meaning & Origin

About Spencer
The name Spencer is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "despenser," meaning "steward" or "administrator." It can also be associated with the Latin word "dispensator," which refers to someone who manages or distributes resources. As a given name, Spencer often signifies someone who is organized, responsible, and efficient in their duties. It is commonly used as both a surname and a first name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Spencer are male.

Spencer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈspɛnsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spencer in Braille

Here's how to represent Spencer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Spencer in braille

How to Spell the Name Spencer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Spencer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Spencer in sign language

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