Father's surname

Baby names that go with Lao

Varies by Chinese character; commonly Hokkien for Liu (劉) or Lao (勞)

Lao is rank #400 among Filipino surnames (20,301 people, chinese origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#400

People

20,301

Syllables

Origin

Chinese

Historical layer

Chinese Filipino

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

Varies by Chinese character; commonly Hokkien for Liu (劉) or Lao (勞)

Lao is a classic Chinese-Filipino family name reflecting Southern Min (Hokkien) phonetics. It is well-established across Chinese-Filipino communities throughout the Philippines. It functions both as a paternal surname and as a maternal middle name.

Lao is a common Chinese-Filipino surname, primarily derived from the Hokkien pronunciation of various Chinese surnames such as Liu (劉), Liao (廖), or Lao (勞). It arrived in the Philippines through waves of maritime trade and migration from Fujian province.

First-name pairing notes

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

Because Lao is a short, single-syllable name, multi-syllable first names (2 to 4 syllables) create a well-balanced rhythm.

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

Best boy names for Lao

John Carlo 87

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108

Florencio 87

Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282

Guillermo 87

Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331

Gian Carlo 87

Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387

Jhon Carlo 87

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474

Reynaldo 86

Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7

Rolando 86

Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8

Eduardo 86

Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13

Roberto 86

Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14

Rogelio 86

Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17

Ernesto 86

Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27

Ricardo 86

Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28

Rodolfo 86

Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31

Alfredo 86

Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33

Fernando 86

Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43

Anthony 86

English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54

Alberto 86

Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56

Rodrigo 86

Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70

Domingo 86

Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71

Edgardo 86

Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72

Wilfredo 86

Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73

Armando 86

Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80

Virgilio 85

Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100

Juanito 85

Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116

Carlito 85

Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122

Ronaldo 85

Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126

Orlando 85

Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133

Bernardo 85

Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140

Gregorio 85

Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149

Baby Boy 85

English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158

Jericho 85

Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193

Marcelo 85

Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199

Crisanto 85

Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202

Gerardo 85

Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212

Norberto 85

Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241

Diosdado 85

Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242

Conrado 85

Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254

Mariano 85

Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275

Teodoro 85

Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280

Dionisio 85

Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294

Best girl names for Lao

Mary Grace 88

English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6

Josephine 88

English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9

Catherine 88

English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22

Geraldine 87

English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73

Bernadette 87

Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160

Stephanie 87

English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180

Christine Joy 87

English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182

Jacqueline 87

English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246

Katherine 87

English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249

Shiela Mae 87

English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258

Sarah Jane 87

English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259

Francisca 87

Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267

Jenny Rose 87

English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275

Cherry Mae 87

English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338

Sheila Mae 87

English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343

Florencia 87

Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354

Trisha Mae 87

English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355

Rose Marie 87

English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360

Kristine Joy 87

English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391

Diana Rose 87

English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407

April Rose 87

English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418

Christina 87

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427

Princess Mae 87

English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436

Princess Joy 87

English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462

Antonette 87

English / Other · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #478

Genevieve 87

English / Other · woman of the tribe or race (French… · PSA #489

Mary Jane 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11

Marilou 86

Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17

Mary Joy 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18

Erlinda 86

Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21

Cristina 86

Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27

Jessica 86

English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29

Virginia 86

Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31

Melanie 86

English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34

Rosalie 86

English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39

Marissa 86

English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42

Mary Rose 86

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53

Zenaida 86

Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55

Marjorie 86

English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56

Kimberly 86

English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70

Best mother's maiden surnames for Lao

Reverse search: which middle names go with Lao?

Villanueva Lao 88

277,730 people · Spanish

Francisco Lao 88

207,840 people · Spanish

Tolentino Lao 88

133,010 people · Spanish / Other

Antonio Lao 88

92,386 people · Spanish

Alcantara Lao 88

82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic

Garcia Lao 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Mendoza Lao 86

372,402 people · Spanish

Bautista Lao 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Lao 86

211,405 people · Spanish

Rivera Lao 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Lao 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Lao 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Lao 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Lao 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Mercado Lao 86

125,314 people · Spanish

Navarro Lao 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Manalo Lao 86

111,336 people · Filipino

del Rosario Lao 86

105,210 people · Spanish

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About the surname Lao

Is Lao 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 Lao?

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