Father's surname

Baby names that go with Caro

dear, beloved, or costly (Spanish)

Caro is rank #700 among Filipino surnames (13,123 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#700
People
13,123
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

dear, beloved, or costly (Spanish)

The surname Caro is of Romance origin, primarily Spanish and Italian, originating from the Latin 'carus' meaning dear or beloved. In the Philippines, it was distributed during the colonial era, including through the 1849 Clavería decree. Today it is used across various Philippine provinces as both a paternal and maternal middle surname.

Derived from the Spanish word 'caro', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' (from Latin 'carus'). It is a well-established Hispanic surname that spread throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L S D J
Watch stacked sounds with
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with longer first names of two to three syllables ending in consonants to balance the short, vowel-ending two-syllable structure.

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

Best boy names for Caro

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Jhon Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie 89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Ronaldo 88
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133

Best girl names for Caro

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie 90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Jenny Rose 89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Richelle 89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda 89
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Sheila Mae 89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Diana Rose 89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta 89
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose 89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Princess Mae 89
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Maryjane 89
English / Biblical · combination of Mary (beloved/wished… · PSA #448
Princess Joy 89
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Mary Anne 89
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew Miryam)… · PSA #466
Michaela 89
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #470
Antonette 89
English / Other · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #478

Best mother's maiden surnames for Caro

Reverse search: which middle names go with Caro?

Garcia Caro 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Caro 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Caro 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Rivera Caro 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Caro 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Caro 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Caro 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Caro 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Caro 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Manalo Caro 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Caro 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Caro 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Caro 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Caro 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Caro 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Caro 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Caro 88
80,899 people · Spanish
dela Peña Caro 88
79,318 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Caro

Is Caro 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.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Caro?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Caro as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.