Father's surname
Baby names that go with Español
Spaniard or Spanish (Spanish)
Español is rank #932 among Filipino surnames (10,210 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#932
People
10,210
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
Spaniard or Spanish (Spanish)
Español is a Spanish surname derived from the ethnonym meaning 'Spaniard' or 'from Spain'. It was distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, most notably through the 1849 Clavería decree.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M
J
C
R
D
Watch stacked sounds with
E
S
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 smooth transition to the initial vowel sound.
Know the mother's maiden surname?
We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Español.
Best boy names for Español
Christian
90
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
Jonathan
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15
Manuel
90
Spanish / Biblical · God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #40
Daniel
90
Biblical / English · God is my judge (Hebrew) · PSA #45
Salvador
90
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Reynaldo
89
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando
89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Roberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio
89
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ricardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
89
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
89
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato
89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo
89
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Fernando
89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Benjamin
89
Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85
John Michael
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Adrian
89
English / Spanish · man from Hadria or the Adriatic… · PSA #88
Gabriel
89
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Ferdinand
89
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson
89
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Oliver
89
English / Other · olive tree (Latin) or ancestor's… · PSA #145
Roderick
89
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Mark Joseph
89
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
Frederick
89
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
John Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234
Cristopher
89
English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258
John Kenneth
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262
Alexis
89
English / Spanish · defender or helper (Greek) · PSA #269
Dominic
89
English / Biblical · belonging to the Lord (Latin) · PSA #292
John Lester
89
English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340
Abraham
89
Biblical / English · father of a multitude (Hebrew) · PSA #351
Michael John
89
English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356
Nicolas
89
Spanish / Other · victory of the people (Greek) · PSA #364
Agustin
89
Spanish / Other · venerable, majestic, or exalted… · PSA #381
Mark Lester
89
English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382
Mark Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389
Best girl names for Español
Jocelyn
91
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel
91
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Jennifer
90
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Mary Ann
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Marilyn
90
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Analyn
90
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #25
Marivic
90
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37
Jonalyn
90
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43
Corazon
90
Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47
Maribel
90
Spanish / Biblical · Combination of Maria… · PSA #58
Jovelyn
90
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #69
Roselyn
90
English · Rose (English/Latin), combined… · PSA #71
Remedios
90
Spanish · remedies or cures (Spanish) · PSA #87
Milagros
90
Spanish · miracles (Spanish) · PSA #95
Maricar
90
Spanish / Filipino · contraction of María… · PSA #97
Rowena
89
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · PSA #10
Mary Joy
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Gloria
89
Spanish / Biblical · glory (Latin) · PSA #24
Cristina
89
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica
89
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia
89
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Imelda
89
Spanish / Other · entire battle or all-encompassing… · PSA #35
Lolita
89
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · PSA #41
Jenelyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #79
Ronalyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #116
Lilibeth
89
English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122
Julie Ann
89
English / Biblical · youthful (Latin via English) and… · PSA #125
Maricris
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135
Abegail
89
Biblical / English · my father's joy (Hebrew) · PSA #137
Salvacion
89
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Manilyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #168
Judy Ann
89
English / Biblical · praised (Hebrew) and grace/favor… · PSA #173
Baby Girl
89
English / Filipino · female infant (English) · PSA #176
Mary Jean
89
English / Biblical · Mary (beloved/wished-for child… · PSA #183
Jenalyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #196
Rosalyn
89
English · variant of Rosalind or combination… · PSA #214
Renalyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #216
Angelyn
89
English / Filipino · messenger of God / angel combined… · PSA #221
Abigail
89
Biblical / English · my father's joy (Hebrew) · PSA #227
Concepcion
89
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
Best mother's maiden surnames for Español
Reverse search: which middle names go with Español?
dela Cruz Español
88
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Fernandez Español
88
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Español
88
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Español
88
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Español
88
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Español
88
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Español
88
131,829 people · Spanish
Aguilar Español
88
121,635 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Español
88
103,352 people · Spanish
Salvador Español
88
103,117 people · Spanish / Biblical
Salazar Español
88
99,921 people · Spanish / Other
Alvarez Español
88
98,106 people · Spanish
Jimenez Español
88
93,181 people · Spanish
Agustin Español
88
89,734 people · Spanish
Manuel Español
88
88,253 people · Spanish / Biblical
de Jesus Español
88
79,480 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia Español
87
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Español
87
372,402 people · Spanish
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About the surname Español
Is Español 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 Español?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Español as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.