Jared vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

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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

Jared Rank #394
Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #394 for Jared.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jared ___

  • Jared Michael
  • Jared Thomas
  • Jared David
  • Jared Lee
  • Jared Scott
  • Jared Allen

Spencer ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jared

Nathan Tyler Derek Jessica Megan

If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Spencer mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Jared and Spencer boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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