Spenser

Q: Is Spenser a boy or girl name?

Spenser is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #11753, and as a girl name it ranks #15949.

Q: How popular is the name Spenser?

Spenser is ranked #11753 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sp-EHNS-er ]

Boy Name #11,753 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Spenser is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sp-EHNS-er.

Parents who love the name Spenser often also consider Mccall, Arshia, Brisen .

Popularity Over Time

#11,753

Current Rank

Peaked 1988 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,753
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Spencer #388

Nicknames

Spe Spy Speie Spenie

Middle Name Ideas

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Spenser Diego

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Spenser Brooks

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Spenser Charles

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Spenser Adriel

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Spenser Bennett

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Spenser Dominic

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Spenser Jayden

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Spenser Andrew

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Also a Girl Name

Spenser is also used as a girl name, ranked #15949.

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Similar Names

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Brisen Boy Old French via Celtic Arshia Boy Sanskrit Zemichael Boy Amharic/Tigrinya Mccall Boy Irish Gaelic Banjo Boy African/American English Kara Boy Italian/Celtic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spenser

Is Spenser a boy or girl name?

Spenser is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11753. As a girl name, it is ranked #15949. Spenser is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Spenser?

Spenser is pronounced sp-EHNS-er.

How popular is the name Spenser?

Spenser is currently ranked #11753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Spenser?

Common nicknames for Spenser include Spe, Spy, Speie, and Spenie.

Is Spenser a common or rare name?

Spenser is an uncommon name, ranked #11753 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Spenser

Spenser is a boy name .

Is Spenser a boy or girl name? Spenser is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,753 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,949. Spenser is more commonly used as a boy name.

Spenser is currently ranked #11,753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Spenser include Spe, Spy, Speie, and Spenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Spenser include Spencer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.