Father's surname

Baby names that go with Jimenez

Son of Jimeno (Spanish patronymic, from the medieval personal name Jimeno/Ximeno)

Jimenez is surname rank #59 (93,181 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Jimenez is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#59
On Forebears
93,181
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

Son of Jimeno (Spanish patronymic, from the medieval personal name Jimeno/Ximeno)

Jimenez is of Spanish patronymic origin derived from the given name Jimeno, which is thought to have Basque or Iberian roots related to 'seme' (son) or influenced by the biblical name Simon. In the Philippines, it is a well-established Hispanic surname distributed nationwide across various provinces.

Jimenez is a classic Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jimeno' (or Ximeno). It was widely distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, reinforced by the 1849 Claveria decree.

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

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

A two-syllable first name ending in a vowel creates an optimal cadence with the three-syllable Jimenez.

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

Best boy names for Jimenez

Mario 90
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
Ronnie 89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rolly 89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Rico 89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Larry 89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie 89
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry 89
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Ronie 89
English · ruler's counselor (English… · May 2021 #168
Rudy 89
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #198
Sonny 89
English · Son or young boy (English) · May 2021 #203
Nilo 89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Danny 89
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #214
Raffy 89
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · May 2021 #220
Regie 89
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · May 2021 #225
Bobby 89
English / Other · bright fame (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #274
Garry 89
English / Other · spear (Germanic) · May 2021 #284
Noli 89
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · May 2021 #285
Paulo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Gary 89
English · spear (Germanic via Norman/English) · May 2021 #329
Roque 89
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Manny 89
Biblical / English · God is with us (Hebrew, diminutive… · May 2021 #362
Nico 89
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Sammy 89
English / Biblical · diminutive of Samuel meaning 'God… · May 2021 #379
Willy 89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · May 2021 #395
Dario 89
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
Tito 89
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Baby 89
English / Filipino · infant or very young child (English) · May 2021 #429
Harry 89
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Old… · May 2021 #432
Nikko 89
Other / English · victory of the people (Greek) · May 2021 #454
Gino 89
Other · Short form of Italian names ending… · May 2021 #467
Paolo 89
Other / Biblical · small or humble (Latin via Italian) · May 2021 #468
Reggie 89
English / Other · counsel power / ruler's adviser… · May 2021 #485
Lino 89
Spanish / Biblical · flax or linen (Greek/Latin) · May 2021 #489
Romeo 88
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6
Danilo 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #17
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #36

Best girl names for Jimenez

Gina 90
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Gemma 90
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Daisy 89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma 89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia 89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia 89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora 89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra 89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136
Ivy 89
English · ivy plant (English) · May 2021 #155
Riza 89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Eva 89
Biblical / Spanish · life or living one (Hebrew) · May 2021 #165
Ruby 89
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · May 2021 #167
Diana 89
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · May 2021 #171
Lucia 89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia 89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Ana 89
Spanish / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew) · May 2021 #209
Nida 89
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica 89
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 89
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Mila 89
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Rosie 89
English · rose flower (English) · May 2021 #257
Loida 89
Biblical / Spanish · better or more desirable (Greek… · May 2021 #264
Luisa 89
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Ligaya 89
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · May 2021 #280
Rona 89
English / Other · my joy or song (Hebrew); rough… · May 2021 #284
Lyka 89
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · May 2021 #291
Annie 89
English / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #292
Lina 89
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Tessie 89
English / Spanish · late summer or harvester (Greek… · May 2021 #321
Myla 89
English / Other · gracious or dear (Slavic origin… · May 2021 #325
Lanie 89
English / Filipino · Diminutive of Elaine… · May 2021 #330
Nena 89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Aira 89
English / Filipino · 2 syl · May 2021 #345
Kyla 89
English / Other · narrow strait, slender (Gaelic via… · May 2021 #346
Noemi 89
Biblical / Spanish · pleasantness (Hebrew) · May 2021 #353
Mary 89
Biblical / English · beloved or bitter (Hebrew Miryam) · May 2021 #362
Rita 89
Spanish / Other · pearl (Greek/Latin via Italian… · May 2021 #365

Best mother's maiden surnames for Jimenez

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Jimenez.

Castro Jimenez 90
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Pascua Jimenez 90
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia Jimenez 88
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza Jimenez 88
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista Jimenez 88
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Jimenez 88
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Jimenez 88
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Aquino Jimenez 88
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Jimenez 88
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Jimenez 88
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Jimenez 88
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado Jimenez 88
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro Jimenez 88
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo Jimenez 88
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Velasco Jimenez 88
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
Miranda Jimenez 88
Forebears 101,258 · Spanish
Sarmiento Jimenez 88
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Mariano Jimenez 88
Forebears 86,485 · Spanish / Biblical

Other popular maiden surnames

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

Related surnames

Cortez Marquez Antonio Delos Reyes Agustin Lim Pascual Rosales

About the surname Jimenez

Is Jimenez 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 Jimenez?

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