Father's surname
Baby names that go with Datu
chief, ruler, or noble
Datu is rank #708 among Filipino surnames (12,996 people, filipino origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#708
People
12,996
Syllables
2
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
chief, ruler, or noble
Datu is an indigenous Philippine title denoting a leader, chief, or member of the noble ruling class in pre-colonial and traditional societies. It persisted as a hereditary surname in various ethnolinguistic regions, including Central Luzon (Tagalog/Kapampangan) and parts of Mindanao.
Derived from the pre-colonial Austronesian title 'datu', referring to a chieftain, monarch, or community leader across the Philippine archipelago.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs naturally with longer, multi-syllable given names ending in a consonant to balance its short, vowel-ending two-syllable structure.
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Best boy names for Datu
Reynaldo
90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Joemarie
90
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Fernando
89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo
89
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio
89
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
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
Crisanto
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Florencio
89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
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
Cornelio
89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Rolando
88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo
88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
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
Edgardo
88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Ronilo
88
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #271
Rodelio
88
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #332
Jomari
88
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · PSA #341
Jomarie
88
Filipino / Spanish · Blend of Jose/John and Marie · PSA #384
Jestoni
88
Filipino · 3 syl · PSA #451
Warlito
88
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #500
Best girl names for Datu
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
Catherine
90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia
89
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie
89
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly
89
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
89
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
Christine Joy
89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
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
Francisca
89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose
89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae
89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita
89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle
89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Cherry Mae
89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
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
Clarissa
89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Marietta
89
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose
89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Best mother's maiden surnames for Datu
Reverse search: which middle names go with Datu?
Garcia Datu
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Datu
88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Datu
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Datu
88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Datu
88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Datu
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Santiago Datu
88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Datu
88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Datu
88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Datu
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Datu
88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Datu
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Datu
88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Datu
88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Datu
88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Datu
88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero Datu
88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Datu
88
79,318 people · Spanish
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About the surname Datu
Is Datu 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 Datu?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Datu as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.