Father's surname

Baby names that go with Manalo

to win, victory (Tagalog)

Manalo is rank #40 among Filipino surnames (111,336 people, filipino origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#40

People

111,336

Syllables

Origin

Filipino

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

to win, victory (Tagalog)

Manalo is a native Tagalog surname derived from the verb meaning 'to win' or denoting victory. Unlike the majority of Hispanic surnames distributed via the 1849 Claveria decree, Manalo represents an indigenous Philippine name with deep roots in Luzon. It is widely distributed across the country today.

Manalo is an indigenous Tagalog surname derived directly from the verb or root meaning 'to win' or 'victory'. It is one of the most prominent native Philippine surnames that survived or was adopted during the Spanish colonial era.

First-name pairing notes

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

A two-syllable first name ending in a consonant balances the flowing three-syllable, vowel-heavy rhythm of Manalo.

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Best boy names for Manalo

Jeffrey 90

English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19

Jerome 90

English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44

Jaypee 90

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #281

Junrey 90

Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #328

Jayvee 90

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #334

Jimboy 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #336

Florante 90

Filipino / Spanish · blooming, flourishing… · PSA #360

Vicente 89

Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82

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

John Rey 89

English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139

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

Renante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reborn (Latin root via Romance… · PSA #177

Johnny 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #184

Archie 89

English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194

Eugene 89

English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200

Freddie 89

English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic via… · PSA #217

Enrique 89

Spanish / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #224

Reynante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reigning, ruling (Spanish) · PSA #253

Bernie 89

English / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #265

Lawrence 89

English / Other · from Laurentum or crowned with… · PSA #300

John Dave 89

Biblical / English · God is gracious; beloved (Hebrew… · PSA #327

Clarence 89

English / Other · bright, clear (Latin via English) · PSA #330

Andrei 89

Biblical / Other · manly, masculine, courageous (Greek) · PSA #338

Laurence 89

English / Other · from Laurentum (Latin) · PSA #349

Sergio 89

Spanish / Other · of the Sergius family; servant or… · PSA #424

Jefrey 89

English / Other · pledge of peace or divine peace… · PSA #437

Bernabe 89

Spanish / Biblical · son of encouragement… · PSA #439

Harvey 89

English / Other · battle-worthy (Breton via English) · PSA #449

Leandro 89

Spanish / Other · lion-man (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #464

Jhon Rey 89

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #476

Reggie 89

English / Other · counsel power / ruler's adviser… · PSA #485

Jose 88

Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4

Jerry 88

English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37

Randy 88

English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48

Pedro 88

Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61

Jimmy 88

English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66

Best girl names for Manalo

Arlene 90

English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26

Janice 90

English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40

Ligaya 90

Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · PSA #280

Gerlie 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #476

Glaiza 90

Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #492

Christine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46

Nicole 89

English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85

Andrea 89

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

Jasmine 89

English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132

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

Cynthia 89

English / Other · woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek) · PSA #163

Regine 89

English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181

Glenda 89

English / Other · pure and good (Welsh) · PSA #188

Janine 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (French diminutive… · PSA #197

Cristine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #215

Ashley 89

English · ash tree clearing (Old English) · PSA #219

Shiela 89

English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish Síle) · PSA #226

Sheila 89

English / Other · blind (Irish from Latin via Cecilia) · PSA #238

Cristy 89

English / Spanish · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #255

Charlene 89

English / Other · free woman; feminine diminutive of… · PSA #262

Eunice 89

Biblical / English · good victory (Greek) · PSA #271

Roxanne 89

English / Other · bright, dawn (Persian) · PSA #286

Brenda 89

English / Other · sword or blade (Old Norse) · PSA #295

Rhea Mae 89

English / Other · Rhea (flowing/ground, Greek) + Mae… · PSA #304

Charmaine 89

English / Other · delight, charm (Greek/French) · PSA #314

Tessie 89

English / Spanish · late summer or harvester (Greek… · PSA #321

Leslie 89

English / Other · garden of holly (Scottish Gaelic) · PSA #328

Sandra 89

English / Spanish · defender of mankind (Greek via… · PSA #332

Joanna 89

Biblical / English · God is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #387

Elaine 89

English / Other · shining light or torch (Greek via… · PSA #388

Girlie 89

English / Filipino · little girl (English) · PSA #399

Sunshine 89

English · direct sunlight, cheerfulness… · PSA #429

Janette 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #442

Sharmaine 89

English / Other · charming (French) or delight (Greek) · PSA #450

Lalaine 89

English / Filipino · bright, shining light (via… · PSA #451

Jeanette 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (French diminutive… · PSA #454

Sheena 89

English / Other · God is gracious (Gaelic/Hebrew) · PSA #479

Sylvia 89

English / Spanish · forest or from the woods (Latin) · PSA #483

Best mother's maiden surnames for Manalo

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Castro Manalo 88

173,686 people · Spanish

Pascua Manalo 88

81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical

Garcia Manalo 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Bautista Manalo 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Rivera Manalo 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Manalo 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Manalo 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Manalo 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Manalo 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Navarro Manalo 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Velasco Manalo 86

101,375 people · Spanish

Sarmiento Manalo 86

98,088 people · Spanish

Pineda Manalo 86

85,581 people · Spanish

Ocampo Manalo 86

83,890 people · Spanish

de Vera Manalo 86

80,899 people · Spanish

Romero Manalo 86

79,797 people · Spanish

dela Peña Manalo 86

79,318 people · Spanish

Valencia Manalo 86

79,036 people · Spanish

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About the surname Manalo

Is Manalo 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 Manalo?

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