Father's surname
Baby names that go with Perez
son of Pedro (Peter)
Perez is surname rank #15 (220,113 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Perez is the father's surname.
Surname rank
#15
On Forebears
220,113
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
son of Pedro (Peter)
Perez is a patronymic surname derived from the Spanish given name Pedro combined with the suffix -ez, denoting descent. It became widespread throughout the Philippines following centuries of Spanish colonial administration and the 1849 Clavería decree.
Perez is a classic Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Pedro' (Peter). It is widely distributed across the Hispanic world and became firmly established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs smoothly with two- or three-syllable first names ending in a vowel to balance the sibilant ending.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Perez.
Best boy names for Perez
Romeo
90
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6
Danilo
90
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9
Rogelio
90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #17
Renato
90
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #36
Juanito
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · May 2021 #116
Romulo
89
Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · May 2021 #155
Baby Boy
89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · May 2021 #158
Felipe
89
Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #160
Jerico
89
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · May 2021 #210
Jeremy
89
English / Biblical · exalted of the Lord (Hebrew) · May 2021 #229
Loreto
89
Spanish / Other · laurel grove (Latin) · May 2021 #256
Julito
89
Spanish · little Julio / youthful (Spanish… · May 2021 #268
Ronilo
89
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #271
Mariano
89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · May 2021 #275
Teodoro
89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #280
Dionisio
89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · May 2021 #294
Maximo
89
Spanish / Other · greatest (Latin) · May 2021 #305
Luisito
89
Spanish · little renowned warrior (Spanish… · May 2021 #315
Benito
89
Spanish · blessed (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #319
Rodelio
89
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #332
Jomari
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · May 2021 #341
Rufino
89
Spanish / Other · red-haired or ruddy (Latin) · May 2021 #350
Eugenio
89
Spanish / Other · well-born, noble (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #353
Jomarie
89
Filipino / Spanish · Blend of Jose/John and Marie · May 2021 #384
Emilio
89
Spanish / Other · rival or imitating (Latin) · May 2021 #394
Ireneo
89
Spanish / Other · peaceful (Greek) · May 2021 #409
Amado
89
Spanish · loved / beloved (Spanish) · May 2021 #412
Hilario
89
Spanish / Other · cheerful, glad (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #431
Teofilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · friend of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #443
Aurelio
89
Spanish / Other · golden (Latin) · May 2021 #444
Jovito
89
Spanish · dedicated to Jupiter or Jove (Latin) · May 2021 #447
Eliseo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is salvation (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #472
Donato
89
Spanish · given or gifted (Latin) · May 2021 #493
Joemarie
89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · May 2021 #495
Reynaldo
88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · May 2021 #7
Rolando
88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #8
Eduardo
88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · May 2021 #13
Roberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #14
Ricardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #28
Rodolfo
88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #31
Best girl names for Perez
Rowena
90
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · May 2021 #10
Maria
90
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · May 2021 #14
Mary Joy
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · May 2021 #18
Jessica
90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #29
Melanie
90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · May 2021 #34
Rosalie
90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · May 2021 #39
Lolita
90
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · May 2021 #41
Marissa
90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · May 2021 #42
Zenaida
90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · May 2021 #55
Elena
90
Spanish / Biblical · torch, bright, or shining light… · May 2021 #59
Rosita
90
Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · May 2021 #67
Nenita
90
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #72
Marilou
89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · May 2021 #17
Rebecca
89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · May 2021 #76
Emily
89
English / Other · rival or striving (Latin via… · May 2021 #81
Cecilia
89
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · May 2021 #82
Anita
89
Spanish / Biblical · Grace, favor; little Ana (Spanish… · May 2021 #101
Julieta
89
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · May 2021 #103
Susana
89
Spanish / Biblical · lily (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #108
Alicia
89
Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · May 2021 #113
Vanessa
89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · May 2021 #121
Leonora
89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · May 2021 #124
Violeta
89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · May 2021 #127
Melody
89
English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · May 2021 #128
Elisa
89
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew) · May 2021 #141
Lorena
89
Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #143
Danica
89
Other / English · morning star (Slavic) · May 2021 #153
Jamaica
89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · May 2021 #157
Marife
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · May 2021 #164
Jessa Mae
89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · May 2021 #166
Juanita
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · May 2021 #170
Marina
89
Spanish / Other · of the sea (Latin) · May 2021 #174
Teresa
89
Spanish / Other · late summer or to harvest (Greek) · May 2021 #175
Regina
89
Spanish / English · queen (Latin) · May 2021 #179
Amelia
89
Spanish / English · work, industrious (Germanic via… · May 2021 #186
Leticia
89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · May 2021 #187
Leonila
89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · May 2021 #191
Lovely
89
English · beautiful, delightful, or lovable… · May 2021 #195
Ofelia
89
Spanish / Other · help or aid (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #198
Erica
89
English / Other · eternal ruler or sole ruler (Old… · May 2021 #204
Best mother's maiden surnames for Perez
Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Perez.
Garcia Perez
90
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza Perez
90
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista Perez
90
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Perez
90
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Perez
90
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Aquino Perez
90
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Perez
90
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Perez
90
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Perez
90
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado Perez
90
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro Perez
90
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo Perez
90
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Velasco Perez
90
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
Miranda Perez
90
Forebears 101,258 · Spanish
Sarmiento Perez
90
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Mariano Perez
90
Forebears 86,485 · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Perez
90
Forebears 83,890 · Spanish
de Vera Perez
90
Forebears 80,899 · Spanish
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About the surname Perez
Is Perez 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 Perez?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Perez as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.