Father's surname

Baby names that go with Duran

enduring or steadfast (from Latin Durandus)

Duran is rank #146 among Filipino surnames (47,019 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#146
People
47,019
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

enduring or steadfast (from Latin Durandus)

Duran is a surname of Spanish and Occitan/Catalan origin, originally functioning as a baptismal or personal name implying longevity and steadfastness. In the Philippines, it is a prevalent Hispanic surname integrated into the population over centuries of Spanish rule.

Duran (or Durán) is a well-established Hispanic surname derived from the medieval given name Durandus, stemming from the Latin verb 'durare' meaning 'to endure' or 'to last'. In the Philippines, it was widely distributed during the Spanish colonial era, notably through the 1849 Clavería decree.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A E I O U C L M S
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with multi-syllable first names ending in a vowel to balance the crisp two-syllable consonant-ending rhythm.

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Best boy names for Duran

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 90
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 90
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 90
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 90
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 90
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Edgardo 90
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 90
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 90
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Romeo 89
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho 89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Conrado 89
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Narciso 89
Spanish / Other · daffodil or narcissus flower (Greek) · PSA #303
Arnulfo 89
Spanish / Other · eagle wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #304

Best girl names for Duran

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda 90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Mary Rose 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida 90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie 90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Cecilia 90
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda 90
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta 90
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Maria 89
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Rebecca 89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Vanessa 89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda 89
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly 89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213

Best mother's maiden surnames for Duran

Reverse search: which middle names go with Duran?

Garcia Duran 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Duran 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Duran 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Duran 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Duran 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Duran 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Santiago Duran 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Duran 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Duran 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Duran 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Duran 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Duran 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Duran 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Duran 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Duran 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Duran 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Duran 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Duran 88
80,899 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Duran

Is Duran 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.

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