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.

Forebears rank
#12
People
267,822
Syllables
1
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong

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.

Spanish 80% Biblical 20%
First-name pairing notes
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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.

Best boy names for Cruz

Reynaldo 88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando 88
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 88
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 88
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando 87
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 87
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 87
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 87
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo 87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo 87
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 87
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Norberto 87
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 87
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 87
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 87
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 87
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 87
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 87
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 87
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 87
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Jhon Carlo 87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie 87
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio 86
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 86
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 86
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 86
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 86
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 86
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 86
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 86
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 86
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 86
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 86
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 86
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 86
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 86
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito 86
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Ronaldo 86
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 86
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133

Best girl names for Cruz

Mary Grace 88
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 88
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Virginia 88
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie 88
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 88
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 88
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 87
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 87
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette 87
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 87
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 87
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Estrella 87
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 87
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 87
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 87
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 87
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 87
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 87
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 87
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 87
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 87
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 87
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Richelle 87
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda 87
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Sheila Mae 87
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 87
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 87
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 87
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 87
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 87
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Diana Rose 87
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta 87
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose 87
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Princess Mae 87
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Maryjane 87
English / Biblical · combination of Mary (beloved/wished… · PSA #448
Princess Joy 87
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Mary Anne 87
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew Miryam)… · PSA #466
Michaela 87
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #470

Best mother's maiden surnames for 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?

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