Mia vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Mia Rank #5
Spencer Rank #388

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #388 for Spencer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Spencer

Parker Quinn Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Spencer more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Spencer at #388 in the United States.

What do Mia and Spencer mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Mia and Spencer boy or girl names?

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

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