Father's surname
Baby names that go with del Rosario
of the Rosary (Spanish, referring to Our Lady of the Rosary)
del Rosario is surname rank #43 (105,210 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if del Rosario is the father's surname.
Surname rank
#43
On Forebears
105,210
Syllables
5
Origin
Spanish
Background
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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Best boy names for del Rosario
Jay
86
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · May 2021 #97
Joey
86
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · May 2021 #98
Leo
86
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · May 2021 #127
Louie
86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · May 2021 #222
Boy
86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · May 2021 #420
Niño
83
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · May 2021 #191
Jr
83
English / Filipino · younger (English/Latin) · May 2021 #480
Jose
82
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Jerry
82
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime
82
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Rey
82
Spanish · king (Spanish) · May 2021 #62
Juan
82
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #107
John
82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · May 2021 #111
Roy
82
English / Other · king (Old French) · May 2021 #120
Ian
82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #180
Jun
82
English / Filipino · younger or junior (English) · May 2021 #324
Kim
82
English / Other · Short form of Kimball ('royal… · May 2021 #339
June
82
English / Filipino · Month of June (Latin, via English)… · May 2021 #342
Ben
82
English / Biblical · son (Hebrew) or short form of… · May 2021 #457
Liam
82
English · strong-willed warrior (Irish)
Zion
82
Biblical · hill or mount (Hebrew)
Noel
81
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · May 2021 #20
Jimmy
81
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie
81
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Larry
81
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie
81
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry
81
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Sonny
81
English · Son or young boy (English) · May 2021 #203
Nilo
81
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito
81
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Danny
81
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #214
Gil
81
Spanish / English · young goat, or aegis/protection… · May 2021 #260
Bobby
81
English / Other · bright fame (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #274
Jojo
81
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · May 2021 #278
Jaypee
81
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #281
Garry
81
English / Other · spear (Germanic) · May 2021 #284
Noli
81
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · May 2021 #285
Paulo
81
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Neil
81
English / Other · champion or cloud (Gaelic) · May 2021 #312
Paul
81
Biblical / English · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #316
Best girl names for del Rosario
Joy
86
English · happiness, delight (English) · May 2021 #62
Fe
86
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · May 2021 #64
Lea
86
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · May 2021 #74
May
86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · May 2021 #177
Mae
86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · May 2021 #342
Bea
86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · May 2021 #373
Zia
85
Arabic · light, splendor (Arabic)
Gina
82
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Joan
82
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #23
Gemma
82
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jean
82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #75
Jane
82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #120
Leah
82
Biblical / English · weary or wild cow (Hebrew) · May 2021 #139
Joanne
82
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #352
Dianne
82
English / Other · divine, heavenly (Latin via… · May 2021 #447
Jenny
81
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa
81
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy
81
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma
81
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia
81
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza
81
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia
81
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia
81
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora
81
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra
81
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136
Julie
81
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · May 2021 #142
Ivy
81
English · ivy plant (English) · May 2021 #155
Eva
81
Biblical / Spanish · life or living one (Hebrew) · May 2021 #165
Diana
81
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · May 2021 #171
Lucia
81
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia
81
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Ana
81
Spanish / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew) · May 2021 #209
Nida
81
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia
81
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Josie
81
English / Biblical · God shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #236
Mila
81
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Juvy
81
Filipino / English · 2 syl · May 2021 #251
Loida
81
Biblical / Spanish · better or more desirable (Greek… · May 2021 #264
Julia
81
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa
81
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Best mother's maiden surnames for del Rosario
Maiden surnames that sit well in front of del Rosario.
Castro del Rosario
85
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Tan del Rosario
85
Forebears 123,290 · Chinese
Lim del Rosario
85
Forebears 96,874 · Chinese
Pascua del Rosario
85
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia del Rosario
83
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza del Rosario
83
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista del Rosario
83
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo del Rosario
83
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Aquino del Rosario
83
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
de Leon del Rosario
83
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Domingo del Rosario
83
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago del Rosario
83
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano del Rosario
83
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado del Rosario
83
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro del Rosario
83
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo del Rosario
83
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Dizon del Rosario
83
Forebears 106,507 · Chinese / Filipino
Velasco del Rosario
83
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
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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?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against del Rosario as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.