Father's surname
Baby names that go with Duque
Duke or leader (Spanish, from Latin dux)
Duque is rank #532 among Filipino surnames (16,317 people, spanish origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#532
People
16,317
Syllables
1
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong
Origin and meaning
Duke or leader (Spanish, from Latin dux)
Duque is an established Spanish surname of occupational or status-derived origins referring to a duke. It became widely established throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remains common nationwide.
Duque is a Spanish surname derived from the noble title 'duque', meaning 'duke' (from Latin 'dux', leader). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, notably distributed via the 1849 Clavería decree.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with multisyllabic first names to balance the short, punchy cadence of Duque.
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Best boy names for Duque
Reynaldo
88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando
88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo
88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio
88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto
88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando
88
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony
88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Edgardo
88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo
88
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando
88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio
88
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito
88
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo
88
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Romeo
87
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
John Carlo
87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Orlando
87
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo
87
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
87
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy
87
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho
87
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo
87
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto
87
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo
87
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo
87
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto
87
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Conrado
87
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano
87
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro
87
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio
87
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Leopoldo
87
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Narciso
87
Spanish / Other · daffodil or narcissus flower (Greek) · PSA #303
Arnulfo
87
Spanish / Other · eagle wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #304
Best girl names for Duque
Mary Grace
88
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine
88
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Marilou
88
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Mary Joy
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda
88
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine
88
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
88
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica
88
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia
88
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie
88
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie
88
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa
88
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Mary Rose
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida
88
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie
88
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly
88
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
88
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Rebecca
88
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Cecilia
88
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda
88
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta
88
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Leonora
88
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta
88
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Maria
87
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Vanessa
87
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Angeline
87
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle
87
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica
87
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette
87
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae
87
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita
87
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie
87
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy
87
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia
87
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda
87
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila
87
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella
87
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly
87
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa
87
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213
Best mother's maiden surnames for Duque
Reverse search: which middle names go with Duque?
Villanueva Duque
88
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Duque
88
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Duque
88
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Duque
88
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Duque
88
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
Garcia Duque
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Duque
86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Duque
86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Duque
86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Duque
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Duque
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Santiago Duque
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Duque
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Duque
86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Duque
86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Duque
86
111,336 people · Filipino
del Rosario Duque
86
105,210 people · Spanish
Velasco Duque
86
101,375 people · Spanish
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About the surname Duque
Is Duque 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 Duque?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Duque as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.