Name:
Spencer
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
French
Meaning:
Spencer is an English name, derived from the Old French word 'despense', which means 'to weigh'. The name was given to a person who was in charge of purchasing and distributing food and provisions in a royal household. His position was very important and second only to that of a steward.
Pronunciation:
SPEN-sər
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Spencer:
Spencer Adams : baseball player
Spencer Dryden : musician
Spencer George : football player
Spencer Harris : baseball player
Spencer Johnson : author
Spencer Nead : football player
Spencer Tracy : actor