Kara vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kara

Girl #989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, beloved, darling"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Turkish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#989
Total SSA Count
261
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #989 for Kara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kara ___

  • Kara Louise
  • Kara Anne
  • Kara Marie
  • Kara Elizabeth
  • Kara Sophia
  • Kara Jane

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 Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Spencer mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Kara and Spencer boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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