Father's surname

Baby names that go with dela Cruz

of the cross (Spanish)

dela Cruz is rank #1 among Filipino surnames (625,640 people, spanish / biblical origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

People

625,640

Syllables

Origin

Spanish / Biblical

Historical layer

Spanish colonial

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Neutral

Origin and meaning

of the cross (Spanish)

Dela Cruz is of Spanish devotional origin, literally translating to 'of the cross'. It is the single most prevalent surname across the Philippines, widely distributed across all regions during the Spanish colonial period.

Derived from the Spanish devotional phrase meaning 'of the cross', referencing the Christian Holy Cross. It was widely adopted throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

Spanish 90% Biblical 10%

First-name pairing notes

Often starts well with

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

Pairs well with two- or three-syllable first names ending in a vowel to create a balanced cadence with the three-syllable surname.

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

Best boy names for dela Cruz

Jose 91

Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4

Jeffrey 90

English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19

Mario 90

Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22

Jerry 90

English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37

Jerome 90

English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44

Randy 90

English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48

Pedro 90

Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61

Jimmy 90

English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66

Ricky 90

English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68

Vicente 90

Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82

Jessie 89

English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83

Ronnie 89

English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #101

Henry 89

English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112

Justine 89

English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117

Rolly 89

English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136

John Rey 89

English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139

Rico 89

Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · PSA #144

Larry 89

English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151

Arjay 89

Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154

Benjie 89

English / Biblical · son of the right hand (Hebrew, via… · PSA #157

Felipe 89

Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #160

Eddie 89

English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · PSA #164

Gerry 89

English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #165

Ronie 89

English · ruler's counselor (English… · PSA #168

Renante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reborn (Latin root via Romance… · PSA #177

Johnny 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #184

Pablo 89

Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #186

Archie 89

English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194

Rudy 89

English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #198

Eugene 89

English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200

Sonny 89

English · Son or young boy (English) · PSA #203

Nilo 89

Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · PSA #204

Lito 89

Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · PSA #208

Danny 89

English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · PSA #214

Freddie 89

English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic via… · PSA #217

Raffy 89

Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · PSA #220

Enrique 89

Spanish / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #224

Regie 89

English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · PSA #225

Marco 89

Spanish / Biblical · dedicated to Mars / warlike (Latin) · PSA #252

Reynante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reigning, ruling (Spanish) · PSA #253

Best girl names for dela Cruz

Michelle 91

English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3

Gina 90

English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19

Arlene 90

English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26

Irene 90

Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28

Alma 90

Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32

Myrna 90

English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38

Janice 90

English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40

Lorna 90

English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45

Edna 90

Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48

Gemma 90

Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50

Jenny 90

English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51

Jessa 90

English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52

Norma 90

Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54

Vilma 90

Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63

Daisy 90

English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65

Andrea 90

Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102

Delia 90

Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104

Elsa 90

Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #109

Lilia 90

Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119

Emma 89

English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80

Mylene 89

Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83

Nicole 89

English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85

Margie 89

English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92

Nancy 89

English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105

Liza 89

English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #106

Lydia 89

Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112

Wilma 89

English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114

Nora 89

English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · PSA #131

Jasmine 89

English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132

Myra 89

English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · PSA #136

Julie 89

English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #142

Shirley 89

English · bright clearing or shire meadow… · PSA #146

Kristine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #150

Mercy 89

English / Biblical · compassion, forgiveness, or… · PSA #159

Riza 89

Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · PSA #161

Marife 89

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164

Ruby 89

English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · PSA #167

Diana 89

English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · PSA #171

Regine 89

English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181

Thelma 89

English / Other · will, desire (Greek via English… · PSA #184

Best mother's maiden surnames for dela Cruz

Reverse search: which middle names go with dela Cruz?

Pascua dela Cruz 88

81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical

Garcia dela Cruz 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Mendoza dela Cruz 86

372,402 people · Spanish

Bautista dela Cruz 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Rivera dela Cruz 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino dela Cruz 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo dela Cruz 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago dela Cruz 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano dela Cruz 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Mercado dela Cruz 86

125,314 people · Spanish

Navarro dela Cruz 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Manalo dela Cruz 86

111,336 people · Filipino

Velasco dela Cruz 86

101,375 people · Spanish

Miranda dela Cruz 86

101,258 people · Spanish

Sarmiento dela Cruz 86

98,088 people · Spanish

Mariano dela Cruz 86

86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical

Pineda dela Cruz 86

85,581 people · Spanish

Ocampo dela Cruz 86

83,890 people · Spanish

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About the surname dela Cruz

Is dela 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 dela Cruz?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against dela Cruz as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.