Father's surname

Baby names that go with Espiritu

spirit (Spanish, from Latin 'spiritus')

Espiritu is surname rank #81 (74,743 on Forebears, spanish / biblical origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Espiritu is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#81
On Forebears
74,743
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

spirit (Spanish, from Latin 'spiritus')

Espiritu is a Spanish religious surname referring to the Holy Spirit. It was widely adopted throughout the Philippines during the Christianization and systematic naming reforms of the Spanish colonial period. Today, it remains one of the most common family names across the country.

Derived from the Spanish word 'espíritu' (spirit), originally taken as a devotional surname in reference to the Holy Spirit (Espíritu Santo). It became widespread across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, particularly following the 1849 Clavería decree.

Spanish 80% Biblical 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L R D C
Watch stacked sounds with
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pair with a crisp 1- or 2-syllable first name to counterbalance the light, four-syllable flow of Espiritu.

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

Best boy names for Espiritu

Rey 86
Spanish · king (Spanish) · May 2021 #62
Jay 86
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · May 2021 #97
Joey 86
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · May 2021 #98
Roy 86
English / Other · king (Old French) · May 2021 #120
Leo 86
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · May 2021 #127
Niño 86
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · May 2021 #191
Louie 86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · May 2021 #222
Boy 86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · May 2021 #420
Cj 85
English / Filipino · Initialism representing names… · May 2021 #433
Jose 84
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Jr 84
English / Filipino · younger (English/Latin) · May 2021 #480
Mario 83
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
Ryan 83
English / Other · little king (Irish) · May 2021 #26
Jerry 83
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime 83
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy 83
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie 83
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie 83
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 83
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rico 83
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Nilo 83
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito 83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Paulo 83
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Julio 83
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
Roque 83
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico 83
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Dario 83
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
Tito 83
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Lino 83
Spanish / Biblical · flax or linen (Greek/Latin) · May 2021 #489
Liam 83
English · strong-willed warrior (Irish)
Zion 83
Biblical · hill or mount (Hebrew)
Noel 82
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · May 2021 #20
Mark 82
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · May 2021 #53
Ruel 82
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · May 2021 #95
Juan 82
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #107
John 82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · May 2021 #111
Rolly 82
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Raul 82
Spanish / Other · wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #148
Larry 82
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151

Best girl names for Espiritu

Joy 86
English · happiness, delight (English) · May 2021 #62
Fe 86
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · May 2021 #64
Lea 86
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · May 2021 #74
May 86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · May 2021 #177
Mae 86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · May 2021 #342
Bea 86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · May 2021 #373
Rea 85
Other / English · flowing (Greek, via Rhea) · May 2021 #398
Zia 85
Arabic · light, splendor (Arabic)
Rhea 84
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · May 2021 #126
Gina 83
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Joan 83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #23
Gemma 83
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny 83
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa 83
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy 83
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Delia 83
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 83
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 83
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia 83
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Riza 83
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Lucia 83
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia 83
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Ana 83
Spanish / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew) · May 2021 #209
Nida 83
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 83
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica 83
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 83
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Mila 83
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Julia 83
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa 83
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Lina 83
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Nena 83
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Rita 83
Spanish / Other · pearl (Greek/Latin via Italian… · May 2021 #365
Juana 83
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #405
Celia 83
Spanish / English · heavenly or of the sky (Latin) · May 2021 #411
Fely 83
Spanish / Filipino · happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish… · May 2021 #455
Jean 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #75
Jane 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #120
Nora 82
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra 82
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136

Best mother's maiden surnames for Espiritu

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Espiritu.

Cruz Espiritu 87
Forebears 267,822 · Spanish / Biblical
Castro Espiritu 87
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Diaz Espiritu 87
Forebears 136,449 · Spanish
Tan Espiritu 87
Forebears 123,290 · Chinese
Lim Espiritu 87
Forebears 96,874 · Chinese
Pascua Espiritu 87
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
David Espiritu 86
Forebears 100,641 · Biblical / Spanish
de Leon Espiritu 85
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Dizon Espiritu 85
Forebears 106,507 · Chinese / Filipino
Garcia Espiritu 84
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Reyes Espiritu 84
Forebears 412,750 · Spanish
Ramos Espiritu 84
Forebears 375,999 · Spanish
Mendoza Espiritu 84
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Santos Espiritu 84
Forebears 342,746 · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Espiritu 84
Forebears 312,187 · Spanish
Bautista Espiritu 84
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Lopez Espiritu 84
Forebears 230,958 · Spanish
Perez Espiritu 84
Forebears 220,113 · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

Related surnames

Angeles Fuentes Legaspi Padilla Cañete Vergara Ignacio Peralta

About the surname Espiritu

Is Espiritu 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 Espiritu?

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