Father's surname

Baby names that go with Herrera

iron mine or blacksmith's shop (Spanish)

Herrera is rank #171 among Filipino surnames (41,469 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#171
People
41,469
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

iron mine or blacksmith's shop (Spanish)

Herrera is a standard Spanish surname introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and widely distributed via the 1849 Clavería decree. It is an occupational or toponymic name stemming from the Latin root for iron ('ferrum'). Today, it is well established nationwide across the archipelago.

Herrera is a classic Spanish surname derived from Latin 'ferraria', meaning 'iron mine' or 'place of ironworking', often denoting a blacksmith's location or origin from various Spanish toponyms.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L C D G J
Watch stacked sounds with
H R

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with one- or two-syllable first names to balance its three-syllable flowing rhythm.

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

Best boy names for Herrera

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
Pedro 90
Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61
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
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
Pablo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #186
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

Best girl names for Herrera

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
Andrea 90
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
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

Best mother's maiden surnames for Herrera

Reverse search: which middle names go with Herrera?

Castro Herrera 88
173,686 people · Spanish
Pascua Herrera 88
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia Herrera 86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Herrera 86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Herrera 86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Herrera 86
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino Herrera 86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Herrera 86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Herrera 86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Herrera 86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Herrera 86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Herrera 86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Herrera 86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Herrera 86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Herrera 86
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Herrera 86
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Herrera 86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Herrera 86
85,581 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Herrera

Is Herrera 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 Herrera?

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