Spencer vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Spencer Rank #388

Scott Rank #566

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Spencer or Scott more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Spencer and Scott mean?

Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Spencer and Scott boy or girl names?

Spencer is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.