Benson vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Spence

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Popularity Comparison

Benson Rank #436
Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #436 for Benson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benson ___

  • Benson James
  • Benson Cole
  • Benson Reid
  • Benson Thomas
  • Benson Lee
  • Benson Grant

Spencer ___

  • Spencer James
  • Spencer William
  • Spencer Thomas
  • Spencer Alexander
  • Spencer Cole
  • Spencer Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benson

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If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Spencer mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Benson and Spencer boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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