Father's surname
Baby names that go with Cruz
Cross (Spanish)
Cruz is surname rank #12 (267,822 on Forebears, spanish / biblical origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Cruz is the father's surname.
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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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Cruz.
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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.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Cruz?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Cruz as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.