Father's surname

Baby names that go with David

beloved (Hebrew)

David is rank #50 among Filipino surnames (100,641 people, biblical / spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#50
People
100,641
Syllables
2
Origin
Biblical / Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Luzon
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

beloved (Hebrew)

David is a Biblical Hebrew name that entered the Philippine onomastic landscape through Spanish Catholic influence. It was widely adopted as a personal name and subsequently fixed as a hereditary family name, becoming exceptionally prominent in Central Luzon, particularly in Pampanga.

Derived from the Hebrew personal name meaning 'beloved', adopted into Spanish Christian naming traditions and widely established in the Philippines.

Biblical 60% Spanish 40%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A E M R S
Watch stacked sounds with
D T

First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A multi-syllable first name ending in a vowel balances the crisp two-syllable stop of David.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + David.

Best boy names for David

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
John Carlo 90
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Jericho 90
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Jhon Carlo 90
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joshua 89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ricardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 89
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 89
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando 89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 89
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 89
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 89
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Edgardo 89
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 89
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 89
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 89
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 89
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Conrado 89
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Narciso 89
Spanish / Other · daffodil or narcissus flower (Greek) · PSA #303

Best girl names for David

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
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Rebecca 90
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Rachelle 90
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Michaela 90
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #470
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
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
Cecilia 89
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Julieta 89
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Vanessa 89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly 89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Camille 89
Other / English · young ceremonial attendant… · PSA #230
Clarita 89
Spanish / Other · bright, clear, or famous (Spanish… · PSA #239

Best mother's maiden surnames for David

Reverse search: which middle names go with David?

Garcia David 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza David 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista David 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo David 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera David 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino David 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Santiago David 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano David 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado David 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro David 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo David 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco David 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento David 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano David 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo David 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera David 88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero David 88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña David 88
79,318 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz David Garcia David Reyes David Ramos David Mendoza David Santos David Flores David Gonzales David Bautista David Villanueva David Fernandez David Cruz David

About the surname David

Is David 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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