Father's surname

Baby names that go with Alcaraz

the cherry (from Arabic al-karaz, referring to the Spanish town of Alcaraz)

Alcaraz is rank #680 among Filipino surnames (13,394 people, spanish / arabic origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#680
People
13,394
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / Arabic
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

the cherry (from Arabic al-karaz, referring to the Spanish town of Alcaraz)

Alcaraz is a habitational Spanish surname taken from the town of Alcaraz in southeastern Spain. The name ultimately derives from Arabic during the Moorish period in Iberia. In the Philippines, it was introduced and widely adopted through Spanish colonial administration.

Alcaraz is a Spanish habitational surname derived from the municipality of Alcaraz in Albacete, Spain. The place name itself traces back to Arabic (al-karaz, meaning 'the cherry'). It spread to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

Spanish 80% Arabic 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L D B J
Watch stacked sounds with
S Z

First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with two-syllable first names ending in a vowel to balance the crisp ending sibilant sound.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Alcaraz.

Best boy names for Alcaraz

Michael 91
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #1
Richard 91
English / Other · brave ruler or powerful ruler… · PSA #3
Joseph 90
Biblical / English · He will add (Hebrew) · PSA #5
Ronald 90
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #12
Jayson 90
English / Other · healer (Greek via English) · PSA #16
Edwin 90
English / Other · rich friend or wealthy friend (Old… · PSA #21
Marlon 90
English / Other · 2 syl · PSA #23
Marvin 90
English / Other · famous friend (Old English) or… · PSA #24
John Paul 90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #34
Dennis 90
English / Other · follower of Dionysus (Greek) · PSA #41
Robert 90
English / Spanish · bright fame (Germanic) · PSA #46
Jesus 90
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #49
Rodel 90
Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #50
Edgar 90
English / Spanish · fortunate spearman or wealth and… · PSA #52
Elmer 90
English / Other · noble and famous (Old English) · PSA #58
John Mark 90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #59
Jomar 90
Filipino / Spanish · coined blend, typically of… · PSA #60
Nelson 90
English · son of Neil (English) · PSA #63
Roger 90
English / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Old… · PSA #64
Nestor 90
Spanish / Other · one who returns from travel… · PSA #67
Erwin 90
English / Other · friend of the army or boar friend… · PSA #69
Efren 90
Spanish / Biblical · fruitful (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #84
Ramon 90
Spanish / Other · counsel protection (Germanic via… · PSA #90
Felix 90
Spanish / Biblical · happy, fortunate, lucky (Latin) · PSA #91
Victor 90
Spanish / English · conqueror or winner (Latin) · PSA #103
Rafael 90
Spanish / Biblical · God has healed (Hebrew) · PSA #113
Cesar 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain origin, traditionally… · PSA #114
Joel 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is God (Hebrew) · PSA #2
Jeffrey 89
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Mario 89
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Rommel 89
Other · 2 syl · PSA #75
Gilbert 89
English / Other · bright pledge (Germanic) · PSA #76
Gerald 89
English / Other · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #77
Ruben 89
Biblical / Spanish · behold, a son (Hebrew) · PSA #79
Julius 89
Other / English · downy-bearded or devoted to… · PSA #81
Jason 89
English / Biblical · healer (Greek) · PSA #94
Romel 89
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · PSA #96
Samuel 89
Biblical / English · God has heard or name of God… · PSA #99
Melvin 89
English / Other · Council friend or gentle chieftain… · PSA #102
Ramil 89
Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #104

Best girl names for Alcaraz

Helen 90
English / Other · torch, shining light, or bright… · PSA #44
Lourdes 90
Spanish / Other · From the French place name… · PSA #49
Princess 90
English · royal daughter, princess (English) · PSA #60
Susan 90
English / Biblical · lily (Hebrew) · PSA #66
Raquel 90
Spanish / Biblical · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #77
Michelle 89
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Irene 89
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Rose Ann 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English botanical) + grace… · PSA #78
Karen 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via Danish/English) · PSA #84
Mariel 89
English / Spanish · drop of the sea, bitter, or… · PSA #88
Jasmin 89
English / Spanish · jasmine flower (Persian) · PSA #94
Juliet 89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #96
Janet 89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #98
Judith 89
Biblical / English · woman of Judea or praised (Hebrew) · PSA #100
Hazel 89
English · the hazel tree or hazelnut (Old… · PSA #110
Marlyn 89
English / Filipino · Blend of Mary (beloved, drop of… · PSA #111
Sheryl 89
English / Other · darling, beloved (derived via… · PSA #129
Sarah 89
Biblical / English · princess, noblewoman (Hebrew) · PSA #133
Rachel 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #148
Vivian 89
English / Other · alive, living (Latin) · PSA #169
Marian 89
English / Biblical · of the Virgin Mary; bitter… · PSA #172
Liezel 89
Other / Biblical · pledged to God, diminutive of… · PSA #193
Irish 89
English · of or pertaining to Ireland… · PSA #202
Cheryl 89
English / Other · beloved or darling (English/French) · PSA #208
Sharon 89
Biblical / English · a fertile plain (Hebrew) · PSA #220
Merlyn 89
English · Sea fortress (Welsh, via Merlin)… · PSA #229
Carmen 89
Spanish / Biblical · garden or orchard (Hebrew, via… · PSA #232
Mildred 89
English · gentle strength (Old English) · PSA #252
Ester 89
Biblical / Spanish · star (Old Persian / Hebrew) · PSA #260
Venus 89
Other / English · love, desire, or beauty (Latin) · PSA #276
Janeth 89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English/Hebrew) · PSA #281
Gladys 89
English / Other · Country or land (Welsh) · PSA #294
Meriam 89
Biblical / Arabic · uncertain; possibly 'beloved'… · PSA #320
May Ann 89
English / Biblical · fifth month / pearl / bitter… · PSA #341
Belen 89
Spanish / Biblical · house of bread (Hebrew via Spanish… · PSA #349
Ellen 89
English / Other · torch or shining light (Greek via… · PSA #370
Gretchen 89
English / Other · pearl (German diminutive of… · PSA #396
Kathleen 89
English / Other · pure (Greek, via Anglicized Irish) · PSA #397
Miriam 89
Biblical / English · uncertain; possibly 'sea of… · PSA #400
Beatriz 89
Spanish / Other · bringer of happiness or blessed… · PSA #402

Best mother's maiden surnames for Alcaraz

Reverse search: which middle names go with Alcaraz?

Reyes Alcaraz 88
412,750 people · Spanish
Ramos Alcaraz 88
375,999 people · Spanish
Santos Alcaraz 88
342,746 people · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Alcaraz 88
312,187 people · Spanish
Lopez Alcaraz 88
230,958 people · Spanish
Perez Alcaraz 88
220,113 people · Spanish
Sanchez Alcaraz 88
162,886 people · Spanish
Torres Alcaraz 88
162,353 people · Spanish
de Leon Alcaraz 88
156,537 people · Spanish
Valdez Alcaraz 88
132,416 people · Spanish
Gomez Alcaraz 88
108,844 people · Spanish
Dizon Alcaraz 88
106,507 people · Chinese / Filipino
Javier Alcaraz 88
104,515 people · Spanish
Corpuz Alcaraz 88
104,026 people · Spanish / Biblical
David Alcaraz 88
100,641 people · Biblical / Spanish
Ferrer Alcaraz 88
98,478 people · Spanish
Marquez Alcaraz 88
94,245 people · Spanish
Cortez Alcaraz 88
92,601 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Alcaraz Garcia Alcaraz Reyes Alcaraz Ramos Alcaraz Mendoza Alcaraz Santos Alcaraz Flores Alcaraz Gonzales Alcaraz Bautista Alcaraz Villanueva Alcaraz Fernandez Alcaraz Cruz Alcaraz

About the surname Alcaraz

Is Alcaraz a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

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