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.

Surname rank
#12
On Forebears
267,822
Syllables
1
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Background
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

Romeo 87
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6
Danilo 87
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9
Rogelio 86
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #17
Renato 86
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #36
Juanito 86
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · May 2021 #116
Romulo 86
Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · May 2021 #155
Felipe 86
Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #160
Loreto 86
Spanish / Other · laurel grove (Latin) · May 2021 #256
Julito 86
Spanish · little Julio / youthful (Spanish… · May 2021 #268
Mariano 86
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · May 2021 #275
Teodoro 86
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #280
Dionisio 86
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · May 2021 #294
Maximo 86
Spanish / Other · greatest (Latin) · May 2021 #305
Luisito 86
Spanish · little renowned warrior (Spanish… · May 2021 #315
Benito 86
Spanish · blessed (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #319
Pepito 86
Spanish / Biblical · He will add / God increases… · May 2021 #348
Rufino 86
Spanish / Other · red-haired or ruddy (Latin) · May 2021 #350
Eugenio 86
Spanish / Other · well-born, noble (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #353
Emilio 86
Spanish / Other · rival or imitating (Latin) · May 2021 #394
Ireneo 86
Spanish / Other · peaceful (Greek) · May 2021 #409
Amado 86
Spanish · loved / beloved (Spanish) · May 2021 #412
Hilario 86
Spanish / Other · cheerful, glad (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #431
Teofilo 86
Spanish / Biblical · friend of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #443
Aurelio 86
Spanish / Other · golden (Latin) · May 2021 #444
Jovito 86
Spanish · dedicated to Jupiter or Jove (Latin) · May 2021 #447
Eliseo 86
Spanish / Biblical · God is salvation (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #472
Donato 86
Spanish · given or gifted (Latin) · May 2021 #493
Baby Boy 85
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · May 2021 #158
Jerico 85
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · May 2021 #210
Jeremy 85
English / Biblical · exalted of the Lord (Hebrew) · May 2021 #229
Ronilo 85
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #271
Rodelio 85
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #332
Jomari 85
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · May 2021 #341
Jomarie 85
Filipino / Spanish · Blend of Jose/John and Marie · May 2021 #384
Joemarie 85
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · May 2021 #495
Reynaldo 84
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · May 2021 #7
Rolando 84
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #8
Eduardo 84
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · May 2021 #13
Roberto 84
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #14
Ricardo 84
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #28

Best girl names for Cruz

Rowena 86
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · May 2021 #10
Maria 86
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · May 2021 #14
Marilou 86
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · May 2021 #17
Mary Joy 86
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · May 2021 #18
Jessica 86
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #29
Melanie 86
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · May 2021 #34
Rosalie 86
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · May 2021 #39
Lolita 86
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · May 2021 #41
Marissa 86
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · May 2021 #42
Zenaida 86
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · May 2021 #55
Elena 86
Spanish / Biblical · torch, bright, or shining light… · May 2021 #59
Rosita 86
Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · May 2021 #67
Nenita 86
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #72
Rebecca 86
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · May 2021 #76
Emily 86
English / Other · rival or striving (Latin via… · May 2021 #81
Anita 86
Spanish / Biblical · Grace, favor; little Ana (Spanish… · May 2021 #101
Julieta 86
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · May 2021 #103
Susana 86
Spanish / Biblical · lily (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #108
Alicia 86
Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · May 2021 #113
Vanessa 86
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · May 2021 #121
Leonora 86
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · May 2021 #124
Violeta 86
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · May 2021 #127
Melody 86
English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · May 2021 #128
Elisa 86
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew) · May 2021 #141
Lorena 86
Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #143
Juanita 86
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · May 2021 #170
Marina 86
Spanish / Other · of the sea (Latin) · May 2021 #174
Teresa 86
Spanish / Other · late summer or to harvest (Greek) · May 2021 #175
Regina 86
Spanish / English · queen (Latin) · May 2021 #179
Amelia 86
Spanish / English · work, industrious (Germanic via… · May 2021 #186
Leticia 86
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · May 2021 #187
Leonila 86
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · May 2021 #191
Ofelia 86
Spanish / Other · help or aid (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #198
Monica 86
Spanish / English · uncertain; possibly advisor… · May 2021 #205
Divina 86
Spanish / Other · divine, heavenly (Spanish/Latin) · May 2021 #206
Aurora 86
Spanish / Other · dawn (Latin) · May 2021 #217
Julita 86
Spanish / Other · youthful; belonging to the gens… · May 2021 #235
Amalia 86
Spanish / Other · work or industrious (Germanic via… · May 2021 #265
Juliana 86
Spanish / English · youthful; dedicated to Jupiter… · May 2021 #270
Leonida 86
Spanish / Other · descendant of the lion / lion-like… · May 2021 #272

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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