Father's surname

Baby names that go with Palma

palm tree (Spanish)

Palma is rank #99 among Filipino surnames (62,019 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#99
People
62,019
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

palm tree (Spanish)

Palma is of Spanish origin, referencing a palm tree or derived from various place names in Spain such as Palma de Mallorca. It became established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

A common Spanish topographic or habitational surname derived from the word 'palma', meaning 'palm tree'. It spread throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and was standardized through the 1849 Clavería decree.

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

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

Pairs well with longer first names ending in a consonant to balance the gentle, open two-syllable structure.

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

Best boy names for Palma

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 90
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 90
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 90
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 90
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 90
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 90
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 90
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 90
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 90
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Romeo 89
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
Danilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho 89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Conrado 89
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282

Best girl names for Palma

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda 90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Mary Rose 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida 90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie 90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Cecilia 90
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda 90
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta 90
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Maria 89
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Rebecca 89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Vanessa 89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda 89
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly 89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213

Best mother's maiden surnames for Palma

Reverse search: which middle names go with Palma?

Garcia Palma 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Palma 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Palma 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Palma 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Palma 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Palma 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Palma 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Palma 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Palma 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Palma 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Palma 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Palma 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Palma 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Palma 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Palma 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Palma 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Palma 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Palma 88
80,899 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Palma

Is Palma 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 Palma?

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