Father's surname
Baby names that go with dela Peña
of the rock or cliff (Spanish)
dela Peña is rank #75 among Filipino surnames (79,318 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#75
People
79,318
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
of the rock or cliff (Spanish)
The surname 'dela Peña' is of Spanish toponymic origin, referring to someone who lived near a prominent rock, cliff, or rocky hill. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, it is one of the standard Hispanic surnames established across the archipelago.
A classic Spanish toponymic surname meaning 'of the rock' or 'of the cliff' (from Spanish 'la peña'), prefixed by the prepositional particle 'de'. It became widespread throughout the Philippines following the 1849 Clavería decree.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M
R
J
L
C
S
Watch stacked sounds with
D
First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs smoothly with two- or three-syllable first names that end in a consonant to balance the initial 'de' sound.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + dela Peña.
Best boy names for dela Peña
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
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
Jose
89
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
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
Carlo
89
Other / Spanish · free man (Germanic via Italian) · PSA #125
Rolly
89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136
John Rey
89
English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139
Larry
89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151
Arjay
89
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
Charlie
89
English / Other · free man (Germanic via English) · PSA #156
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
Archie
89
English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194
Eugene
89
English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200
Sonny
89
English · Son or young boy (English) · PSA #203
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
Celso
89
Spanish / Other · high, lofty, elevated (Latin) · PSA #245
Marco
89
Spanish / Biblical · dedicated to Mars / warlike (Latin) · PSA #252
Reynante
89
Spanish / Filipino · reigning, ruling (Spanish) · PSA #253
Zaldy
89
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #257
Argie
89
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #261
Bernie
89
English / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #265
Best girl names for dela Peña
Michelle
91
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Arlene
90
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Irene
90
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
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
Christine
90
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
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
Delia
90
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Lilia
90
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119
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
Lydia
89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112
Wilma
89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114
Jasmine
89
English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132
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
Cherry
89
English · cherry fruit (English) · PSA #152
Mercy
89
English / Biblical · compassion, forgiveness, or… · PSA #159
Cynthia
89
English / Other · woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek) · PSA #163
Marife
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164
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
Elsie
89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew via… · PSA #185
Glenda
89
English / Other · pure and good (Welsh) · PSA #188
Janine
89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (French diminutive… · PSA #197
Lucia
89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · PSA #200
Nelia
89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · PSA #207
Cristine
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #215
Sonia
89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · PSA #218
Ashley
89
English · ash tree clearing (Old English) · PSA #219
Best mother's maiden surnames for dela Peña
Reverse search: which middle names go with dela Peña?
Castro dela Peña
88
173,686 people · Spanish
Garcia dela Peña
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza dela Peña
86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista dela Peña
86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo dela Peña
86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera dela Peña
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino dela Peña
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo dela Peña
86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago dela Peña
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano dela Peña
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado dela Peña
86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro dela Peña
86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo dela Peña
86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco dela Peña
86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda dela Peña
86
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento dela Peña
86
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano dela Peña
86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo dela Peña
86
83,890 people · Spanish
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About the surname dela Peña
Is dela Peña 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 Peña?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against dela Peña as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.