Father's surname

Baby names that go with Reyes

kings (Spanish)

Reyes is surname rank #3 (412,750 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Reyes is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#3
On Forebears
412,750
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

kings (Spanish)

Reyes is a traditional Hispanic surname derived from the plural of 'rey' (king), often bearing devotional reference to the Epiphany. It was widely introduced throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remains one of the most prevalent surnames in the country.

Derived from the Spanish word 'reyes' (kings), often associated with the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos).

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

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

Pairs smoothly with first names ending in a vowel to create a natural transition into the initial 'R'.

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

Best boy names for Reyes

Danilo 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9
Juanito 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · May 2021 #116
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
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
Jomari 89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · May 2021 #341
Pepito 89
Spanish / Biblical · He will add / God increases… · May 2021 #348
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
Eduardo 88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · May 2021 #13
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · May 2021 #38
Gregorio 88
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · May 2021 #149
Domingo 87
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · May 2021 #71
Leonardo 87
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #74
Vicente 87
Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · May 2021 #82
Virgilio 87
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · May 2021 #100
Carlito 87
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · May 2021 #122
Arturo 87
Spanish / Other · bear or bear king (Celtic via… · May 2021 #147
Marcelo 87
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · May 2021 #199
Gerardo 87
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #212
Lorenzo 87
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · May 2021 #213

Best girl names for Reyes

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
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
Nenita 90
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #72
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · May 2021 #17
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
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
Monica 89
Spanish / English · uncertain; possibly advisor… · May 2021 #205
Divina 89
Spanish / Other · divine, heavenly (Spanish/Latin) · May 2021 #206
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · May 2021 #213
Aurora 89
Spanish / Other · dawn (Latin) · May 2021 #217
Julita 89
Spanish / Other · youthful; belonging to the gens… · May 2021 #235

Best mother's maiden surnames for Reyes

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Reyes.

Garcia Reyes 90
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza Reyes 90
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista Reyes 90
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Reyes 90
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Aquino Reyes 90
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Reyes 90
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Reyes 90
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Reyes 90
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado Reyes 90
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro Reyes 90
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo Reyes 90
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Velasco Reyes 90
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
Miranda Reyes 90
Forebears 101,258 · Spanish
Sarmiento Reyes 90
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Mariano Reyes 90
Forebears 86,485 · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Reyes 90
Forebears 85,581 · Spanish
Ocampo Reyes 90
Forebears 83,890 · Spanish
de Vera Reyes 90
Forebears 80,899 · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

Related surnames

Garcia Ramos Mendoza dela Cruz Santos Flores Gonzales Bautista

About the surname Reyes

Is Reyes 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.

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