Father's surname

Baby names that go with Sandoval

new forest clearing or fallow land (from Latin saltus novalis)

Sandoval is rank #442 among Filipino surnames (18,791 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#442
People
18,791
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

new forest clearing or fallow land (from Latin saltus novalis)

Sandoval is a Spanish toponymic surname rooted in Latin 'saltus novalis', meaning a newly cleared tract of land. It became established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, widely distributed through colonial records and the Clavería decree of 1849.

Sandoval is a Spanish habitational surname derived from place names in Spain, particularly Sandoval de la Reina in Burgos. The name is composed from the Latin elements 'saltus' (woodland/pasture) and 'novalis' (new clearing/fallow land).

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

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

Pairs best with two-syllable first names ending in a vowel to create a smooth transition into the three-syllable surname.

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

Best boy names for Sandoval

Jose 91
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
Jeffrey 90
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Mario 90
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Jerry 90
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37
Jerome 90
English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44
Randy 90
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Pedro 90
Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61
Jimmy 90
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky 90
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente 90
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
Henry 89
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112
Justine 89
English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117
Carlo 89
Other / Spanish · free man (Germanic via Italian) · PSA #125
Rolly 89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136
John Rey 89
English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139
Rico 89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · PSA #144
Larry 89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151
Arjay 89
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
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
Eddie 89
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · PSA #164
Gerry 89
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #165
Ronie 89
English · ruler's counselor (English… · PSA #168
Renante 89
Spanish / Filipino · reborn (Latin root via Romance… · PSA #177
Johnny 89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #184
Pablo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #186
Archie 89
English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194
Rudy 89
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #198
Eugene 89
English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200
Nilo 89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · PSA #204
Lito 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · PSA #208
Danny 89
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · PSA #214
Freddie 89
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic via… · PSA #217
Raffy 89
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · PSA #220
Enrique 89
Spanish / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #224
Regie 89
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · PSA #225
Celso 89
Spanish / Other · high, lofty, elevated (Latin) · PSA #245

Best girl names for Sandoval

Michelle 91
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Gina 90
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19
Arlene 90
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Irene 90
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma 90
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Myrna 90
English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38
Janice 90
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40
Lorna 90
English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45
Christine 90
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
Edna 90
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma 90
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny 90
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Norma 90
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma 90
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy 90
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Andrea 90
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia 90
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Lilia 90
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119
Emma 89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80
Mylene 89
Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83
Nicole 89
English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85
Margie 89
English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92
Nancy 89
English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105
Liza 89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #106
Lydia 89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112
Wilma 89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114
Nora 89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · PSA #131
Jasmine 89
English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132
Myra 89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · PSA #136
Julie 89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #142
Kristine 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #150
Cherry 89
English · cherry fruit (English) · PSA #152
Mercy 89
English / Biblical · compassion, forgiveness, or… · PSA #159
Riza 89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · PSA #161
Cynthia 89
English / Other · woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek) · PSA #163
Marife 89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164
Ruby 89
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · PSA #167
Diana 89
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · PSA #171
Regine 89
English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181
Thelma 89
English / Other · will, desire (Greek via English… · PSA #184

Best mother's maiden surnames for Sandoval

Reverse search: which middle names go with Sandoval?

Castro Sandoval 88
173,686 people · Spanish
Pascua Sandoval 88
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia Sandoval 86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Sandoval 86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Sandoval 86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Sandoval 86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Sandoval 86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Sandoval 86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Sandoval 86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Mercado Sandoval 86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Sandoval 86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Sandoval 86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Sandoval 86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Sandoval 86
101,258 people · Spanish
Mariano Sandoval 86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Sandoval 86
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Sandoval 86
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Sandoval 86
80,899 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Sandoval

Is Sandoval 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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