Father's surname

Baby names that go with del Rosario

of the Rosary (Spanish, referring to Our Lady of the Rosary)

del Rosario is rank #43 among Filipino surnames (105,210 people, spanish origin, 5 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#43
People
105,210
Syllables
5
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

of the Rosary (Spanish, referring to Our Lady of the Rosary)

The surname 'del Rosario' is of Spanish religious origin, referencing the Catholic devotion to Nuestra Señora del Rosario. It is one of the most common devotional surnames distributed across the Philippines during the colonial period.

A traditional Hispanic devotional surname derived from the Spanish phrase meaning 'of the Rosary', referring to the Marian devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary. It was widely adopted throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, particularly reinforced by the 1849 Clavería decree.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M J A C L
Watch stacked sounds with
D R

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

Because del Rosario has four to five syllables with a leading particle, pair it with a shorter one- or two-syllable first name to maintain rhythmic balance.

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

Best boy names for del Rosario

Jaime 85
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #55
Jay 85
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · PSA #97
Joey 85
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · PSA #98
Leo 85
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · PSA #127
Dante 85
Spanish / Other · enduring, steadfast (Latin/Italian) · PSA #128
Jorge 85
Spanish / Other · earth-worker, farmer (Greek via… · PSA #237
Jake 84
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #170
George 84
English / Other · farmer or earth-worker (Greek) · PSA #178
Dave 84
Biblical / English · beloved (Hebrew) · PSA #181
Louie 84
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · PSA #222
Mike 84
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via… · PSA #308
June 84
English / Filipino · Month of June (Latin, via English)… · PSA #342
Ace 84
English · highest rank or one (English) · PSA #368
Boy 84
English / Filipino · male child (English) · PSA #420
Lance 84
English / Other · land (Germanic) or lance/spear… · PSA #435
Niño 82
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · PSA #191
Jose 81
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
Rey 81
Spanish · king (Spanish) · PSA #62
Roy 81
English / Other · king (Old French) · PSA #120
Rene 81
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #131
Roque 81
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #344
Jeffrey 80
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Noel 80
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · PSA #20
Jerry 80
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37
Jerome 80
English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44
James 80
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #47
Mark 80
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · PSA #53
Pedro 80
Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61
Jimmy 80
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Vicente 80
Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82
Jessie 80
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83
Bryan 80
English / Other · high or noble (Old Irish / Celtic… · PSA #92
Juan 80
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #107
John 80
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #111
Henry 80
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112
Justine 80
English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117
John Rey 80
English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139
Larry 80
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151
Arjay 80
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
Charlie 80
English / Other · free man (Germanic via English) · PSA #156

Best girl names for del Rosario

Grace 85
English / Biblical · grace, divine favor, blessing… · PSA #30
Joy 85
English · happiness, delight (English) · PSA #62
Fe 85
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · PSA #64
Lea 85
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · PSA #74
Jane 85
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #120
May 84
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · PSA #177
Joyce 84
English / Other · lord (Breton root) or rejoicing… · PSA #199
Claire 84
English / Other · clear, bright (French via Latin) · PSA #318
Mae 84
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · PSA #342
Joanne 84
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #352
Bea 84
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · PSA #373
Shane 84
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew) · PSA #424
Dianne 84
English / Other · divine, heavenly (Latin via… · PSA #447
Chloe 84
English / Biblical · young green shoot, blooming (Greek) · PSA #471
Michelle 81
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Joan 81
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #23
Irene 81
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Rhea 81
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · PSA #126
Gina 80
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19
Arlene 80
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Alma 80
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Myrna 80
English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38
Janice 80
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40
Lorna 80
English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45
Christine 80
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
Edna 80
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma 80
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny 80
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa 80
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma 80
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma 80
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy 80
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Jean 80
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #75
Emma 80
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80
Mylene 80
Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83
Nicole 80
English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85
Margie 80
English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92
Andrea 80
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia 80
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Nancy 80
English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105

Best mother's maiden surnames for del Rosario

Reverse search: which middle names go with del Rosario?

Castro del Rosario 84
173,686 people · Spanish
Pascua del Rosario 84
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia del Rosario 81
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza del Rosario 81
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista del Rosario 81
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo del Rosario 81
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino del Rosario 81
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo del Rosario 81
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago del Rosario 81
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano del Rosario 81
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado del Rosario 81
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro del Rosario 81
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo del Rosario 81
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco del Rosario 81
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda del Rosario 81
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento del Rosario 81
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano del Rosario 81
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda del Rosario 81
85,581 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname del Rosario

Is del Rosario 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 del Rosario?

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