Father's surname
Baby names that go with Cruz
Cross (Spanish)
Cruz is rank #12 among Filipino surnames (267,822 people, spanish / biblical origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Origin and meaning
Cross (Spanish)
Cruz is derived from the Spanish word for 'cross', adopted as a religious and devotional surname. It became deeply established in the Philippines through centuries of Spanish colonial administration and evangelization.
Cruz is a Spanish surname meaning 'cross', originating as a Christian devotional name in reference to the Holy Cross. It is one of the most widespread surnames throughout the Philippines.
First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
As a concise single-syllable surname, Cruz balances best with multi-syllable first names (two to four syllables).
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About the surname Cruz
Is Cruz 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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